backwater (noun)

a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam

"the bayous and backwaters are breeding grounds for mosquitos"

backwater (noun)

a place or condition in which no development or progress is occurring

"the country is an economic backwater"

backwater (Noun)

The water held back by a dam or other obstruction

backwater (Noun)

A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.

backwater (Noun)

A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water

backwater (Verb)

To row or paddle a backwater stroke.

backwater (Verb)

To vacillate on a long-held position.

Backwater

"Backwater" is a song recorded by the Meat Puppets. It was released as the first single from the group's album Too High to Die. The single was released in three versions: one promo CDS and two singles. It is the Meat Puppets most successful single. The highest position in the US was #47 in Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Billboard Album Rock Charts. The 3 track single features a cover of the Feederz.

Backwater

Backwater is a song recorded by the Meat Puppets. It was released as the first single from the group's album Too High to Die. The single was released in three versions: one promo CDS and two singles. It is the Meat Puppets most successful single. The highest position in the US was No. 47 in Billboard Hot 100, No. 2 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart, No. 11 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and No. 31 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart. The 3 track single features a cover of the Feederz. They Might Be Giants sing back-up vocals on "White Sport Coat."