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backwaters

/ˈbækwɔtərz/ /ˈbækwɑtərz/

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noun

Aguas remansadas, remanso

The water held back by a dam or other obstruction

Examples :

"The backwaters behind the dam were perfect for fishing. "

Las aguas remansadas detrás de la presa eran perfectas para pescar.

environment geography nature

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noun

Lugar remoto, zona aislada

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

Examples :

""Growing up in the backwaters of the countryside, she had never seen a movie theater until she moved to the city." "

Al crecer en una zona aislada del campo, nunca había visto un cine hasta que se mudó a la ciudad.

place geography society

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noun

Remada hacia adelante para detener el bote

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

Examples :

"The rower used quick backwaters to keep the boat from drifting into the reeds. "

El remero usó remadas hacia adelante rápidas para evitar que el bote se desviara hacia los juncos.

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verb

Remar hacia atrás

To row or paddle a backwater stroke.

Examples :

"To avoid hitting the rocks, the kayaker had to backwaters quickly. "

Para evitar golpear las rocas, el kayakista tuvo que remar hacia atrás rápidamente.

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verb

Retroceder, retractarse

To vacillate on a long-held position.

Examples :

"After initially supporting the new dress code, the principal seemed to backwaters, suddenly claiming he needed more time to consider the parents' concerns. "

Después de apoyar inicialmente el nuevo código de vestimenta, el director pareció retractarse, afirmando de repente que necesitaba más tiempo para considerar las preocupaciones de los padres.

attitude position politics