backdam
Noun
Meaning
A dam that lies to the rear of something.
Antonym: foredam
(Guyana) A region of rural, undeveloped land, especially on the outskirts of a farm.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgExamples
A post mortem examination has revealed that the 28-year-old woman who was found at an abandoned mining pit at Three Miles, Karrua Backdam, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) died as a result of strangulation.
A Police report stated that the two worked together on a dredge in the Siparuni Backdam and on Monday afternoon the woman realised that her gun was missing and accused the man of stealing it.
It was also learnt that Black Boy was seen leaving Karrau Backdam mere hours before her body was found.