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Back water

To reverse the action of the oars, paddles, or propeller, so as to force the boat or ship backward.

📖 Definitions of "Back water"

verb

1
To reverse the action of the oars, paddles, or propeller, so as to force the boat or ship backward.

noun

1
The water held back by a dam or other obstruction
2
A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.
3
A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water

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