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backwater a body of stagnant water connected to a river backwater [′bak‚wȯd·ər] (hydrology) A series of connected lagoons, or a creek parallel to a coast, narrowly separated from the sea and connected to it by barred outlets. Accumulation of water resulting from and held back by an obstruction. Water reversed in its course by an obstruction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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