The difference between Backwater and Podunk


Backwater is also noun with the meaning: the water held back by a dam or other obstruction.

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

Podunk is also adjective with the meaning: small, rural, and unimportant.

check bellow for the other definitions of Backwater and Podunk

  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. Podunk as an adjective (US):

    Small, rural, and unimportant.