backwater
suomi-englanti sanakirjabackwater englannista suomeksi
suvanto, seisova vesi
takapajula, syrjäseutu
Substantiivi
Verbi
backwater englanniksi
The water held back by a dam or other obstruction
A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.
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(quote-book)
A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see water
Water used in the papermaking process. Recycled to reduce usage of water, and usually containing residual amounts of chemicals and fibres.(quote-web)
(syn)
(quote-journal)
To row or paddle a backwater stroke.
To vacillate on a long-held position.