back waters

A form of back water — To reverse the action of the oars, paddles, or propeller, so as to force the boat or ship backward.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of back water
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APA

back waters. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/back%20waters

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“back waters.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/back%20waters. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “back waters,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/back%20waters.

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