water

Forms

1.An inorganic compound (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.
- By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen.
- Joe bustled back and offered her a glass of wine but she shook her head. “Just a water, please.”
- May I have a glass of water?
2.The aforementioned liquid, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
- He showed me the river of living water, sparkling like crystal, flowing from the throne of God.
3.Water in a body; an area of open water.
- The boat was found within the territorial waters.
- These seals are a common sight in the coastal waters of Chile.
- The president expressed hope that creating rain over waters between the countries would help reduce pollution.
4.A combination of water and other substance(s).
- He suffers from water on the knee.
- Many people visit Bath to take the waters.
- Perrier is the most popular water in this restaurant.

1.To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).
- Aunt Em had just come out of the house to water the cabbages when she looked up and saw Dorothy running toward her.
2.To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate.
- Men whose lives glided on like rivers that water the woodlands.
3.To provide (animals) with water for drinking.
- While they watered and washed their horses, I talked with a red-capped man, some kind of chief.
- I need to water the cattle.
4.To get or take in water.
- The ship put into port to water.

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* As an English surname, from the medieval pronunciation of the name Walter.

* As an English and German surname, from the noun water.