The difference between Backwater and One-horse town

When used as nouns, backwater means the water held back by a dam or other obstruction, whereas one-horse town means a very small town, especially one of a rural nature and/or offering very few or no attractions.

Backwater is also verb with the meaning: to row or paddle a backwater stroke.

check bellow for the other definitions of Backwater and One-horse town

  1. Backwater as a noun:

    The water held back by a dam or other obstruction

  2. Backwater as a noun (idiomatic):

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

  3. Backwater as a noun:

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

  1. Backwater as a verb:

    To row or paddle a backwater stroke.

  2. Backwater as a verb (idiomatic):

    To vacillate on a long-held position.

  1. One-horse town as a noun (US, idiomatic):

    A very small town, especially one of a rural nature and/or offering very few or no attractions.

    Examples:

    "It's surrounded by beautiful wilderness, but otherwise it's just a one-horse town."

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