A small or secondary river that flows backward, or a small stream branching away from the main current.
Compound of 'back' and diminutive suffix -let (meaning small). Regional hydrological term used in geography.
In geography, a 'backlet' describes those quirky side streams that seem to flow against the main current, creating unusual eddy patterns that confuse paddlers!
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