water
waw ter
- n binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
- n the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean)
they invaded our territorial waters
they were sitting by the water's edge - n once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
- n a facility that provides a source of water
the town debated the purification of the water supply
first you have to cut off the water - n liquid excretory product
the child had to make water - n a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants
he asked for a drink of water - v supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
- v provide with water
We watered the buffalo - v secrete or form water, as tears or saliva
My mouth watered at the prospect of a good dinner
His eyes watered - v fill with tears
His eyes were watering
- COVER STORY The Challenges We Face In Johannesburg, leaders will debate what to do about threats to our health, food, water, climate and biodiversity.
- Experts say public-subsidy schemes often give water to farms and industries for as little as $16 an acre-foot when it's worth as much as $400 to municipal water systems.
- WATER PURIFIER: Thousands die every day for lack of clean water.