Alternative spelling of backwater

(nautical) To reverse the action of the oars, paddles, or propeller, so as to force the boat or ship backward.

A carbonated beverage containing quinine, originally used as a prophylactic against malaria, and now used as a soft drink or as a mixer in gin and tonic and other cocktails.

A dispenser of cooled drinking water. / (figuratively) A location in the workplace where employees gather to gossip.

Of the nature of things discussed around a water cooler.

A type of cooling device that uses water as the heat transfer medium.

(idiomatic) A person in unfamiliar and often uncomfortable surroundings.

(chemistry) A solution of sodium silicate in water.

(chiefly Britain) A room containing a flush toilet. / (UK) A flush toilet itself. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see water, closet.

The principal pipe, usually underground, for conveying water to residential and business properties.