Definition of water

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of water is as below...

Water (v. t.) To wet and calender, as cloth, so as to impart to it a lustrous appearance in wavy lines; to diversify with wavelike lines; as, to water silk. Cf. Water, n., 6..

Lern More About Water

Sweetweed :: Sweetwater (n.) A variety of white grape, having a sweet watery juice; -- also called white sweetwater, and white muscadine..
Plumb :: Plumb (v. t.) To sound with a plumb or plummet, as the depth of water; hence, to examine by test; to ascertain the depth, quality, dimension, etc.; to sound; to fathom; to test..
Frue Vanner :: Frue vanner () A moving, inclined, endless apron on which ore is concentrated by a current of water; a kind of buddle..
Washiness :: Washiness (n.) The quality or state of being washy, watery, or weak..
Tymp :: Tymp (n.) A hollow water-cooled iron casting in the upper part of the archway in which the dam stands.
Hydrometeor :: Hydrometeor (n.) A meteor or atmospheric phenomenon dependent upon the vapor of water; -- in the pl., a general term for the whole aqueous phenomena of the atmosphere, as rain, snow, hail, etc..
Water Starwort :: Water starwort () See under Starwort.
Tantalus :: Tantalus (n.) A Phrygian king who was punished in the lower world by being placed in the midst of a lake whose waters reached to his chin but receded whenever he attempted to allay his thirst, while over his head hung branches laden with choice fruit which likewise receded whenever he stretched out his hand to grasp them..
Undine :: Undine (n.) One of a class of fabled female water spirits who might receive a human soul by intermarrying with a mortal.
Water Butt :: Water butt () A large, open-headed cask, set up on end, to contain water..
Jacana :: "Jacana (n.) Any of several wading birds belonging to the genus Jacana and several allied genera, all of which have spurs on the wings. They are able to run about over floating water weeds by means of their very long, spreading toes. Called also surgeon bird..
Wash :: Wash (n.) Substances collected and deposited by the action of water; as, the wash of a sewer, of a river, etc..
Toddy :: Toddy (n.) A mixture of spirit and hot water sweetened.
Float :: Float (v. t.) To flood; to overflow; to cover with water.
Issue :: Issue (v. i.) To proceed, as from a source; as, water issues from springs; light issues from the sun..
Water Arum :: Water arum () An aroid herb (Calla palustris) having a white spathe. It is an inhabitant of the north temperate zone.
Drock :: Drock (n.) A water course.
Fistula :: Fistula (n.) A pipe for convejing water.
Whey :: Whey (n.) The serum, or watery part, of milk, separated from the more thick or coagulable part, esp. in the process of making cheese..
Malt :: Malt (n.) Barley or other grain, steeped in water and dried in a kiln, thus forcing germination until the saccharine principle has been evolved. It is used in brewing and in the distillation of whisky..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us