water

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Pronunciation
/ˈwoːtə/
/ˈwɑtəɹ/
[woːʔɐ]
[ˈwaːʈər]
/ˈwoːtɘ/
/ˈwɔːtə/
/ˈwɔtəɹ/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.

Example Sentences
  • By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen.
2 Definition

The aforementioned liquid, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.

Example Sentences
  • And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
3 Definition

Water in a body; an area of open water.

Example Sentences
  • The boat was found within the territorial waters.
4 Definition

A body of water, almost always a river.

5 Definition

A combination of water and other substance(s).

6 Definition

(in the plural or in the singular) A state of affairs; conditions; usually with an adjective indicating an adverse condition.

Example Sentences
  • The rough waters of change will bring about the calm after the storm.
7 Definition

A person's intuition.

Example Sentences
  • I know he'll succeed. I feel it in my waters.
8 Definition

Excess valuation of securities.

9 Definition

The limpidity and lustre of a precious stone, especially a diamond.

Example Sentences
  • a diamond of the first water is perfectly pure and transparent
10 Definition

A wavy, lustrous pattern or decoration such as is imparted to linen, silk, metals, etc.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).

2 Definition

To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate.

3 Definition

To provide (animals) with water for drinking.

Example Sentences
  • I need to go water the cattle.
4 Definition

To get or take in water.

Example Sentences
  • The ship put into port to water.
5 Definition

To urinate onto.

6 Definition

To dilute.

Example Sentences
  • Can you water the whisky, please?
7 Definition

To overvalue (securities), especially through deceptive accounting.

8 Definition

To fill with or secrete water.

Example Sentences
  • Chopping onions makes my eyes water.
9 Definition

To wet and calender, as cloth, so as to impart to it a lustrous appearance in wavy lines; to diversify with wavelike lines.

Example Sentences
  • to water silk