Definitions for the word "water" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
The fluid which descends from the clouds in rain, and which forms rivers, lakes, seas, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
A body of water, standing or flowing; a lake, river, or other collection of water.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
Any liquid secretion, humor, or the like, resembling water; esp., the urine.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
A solution in water of a gaseous or readily volatile substance; as, ammonia water.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
The limpidity and luster of a precious stone, especially a diamond; as, a diamond of the first water, that is, perfectly pure and transparent. Hence, of the first water, that is, of the first excellence.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
A wavy, lustrous pattern or decoration such as is imparted to linen, silk, metals, etc. See Water, v. t., 3, Damask, v. t., and Damaskeen.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. t.
An addition to the shares representing the capital of a stock company so that the aggregate par value of the shares is increased while their value for investment is diminished, or "diluted."
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. t.
To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate; as, to water land; to water flowers.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. t.
To supply with water for drink; to cause or allow to drink; as, to water cattle and horses.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. 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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. n.
To add water to (anything), thereby extending the quantity or bulk while reducing the strength or quality; to extend; to dilute; to weaken.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. v. i.
To shed, secrete, or fill with, water or liquid matter; as, his eyes began to water.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. v. i.
To get or take in water; as, the ship put into port to water.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
14. n.
1 colourless transparent liquid compound of oxygen and hydrogen. 2 liquid consisting chiefly of this and found in seas and rivers, in rain, and in secretions of organisms. 3 expanse of water; a sea, lake, river, etc. 4 (in pl.) Part of a sea or river. 5 (often as the waters) mineral water at a spa etc. 6 state of a tide. 7 solution of a specified substance in water (lavender-water). 8 transparency and brilliance of a gem. 9 (attrib.) A found in or near water. B of, for, or worked by water. C involving, using, or yielding water. 10 (usu. In pl.) Amniotic fluid, released during labour. v. 1 sprinkle or soak with water. 2 supply (a plant) with water. 3 give water to (an animal). 4 secrete water. 5 (as watered adj.) (of silk etc.) Having irregular wavy glossy markings. 6 take in a supply of water. by water using a ship etc. For transport. Like water in great quantity, profusely. Make one''s mouth water cause one''s saliva to flow, stimulate one''s appetite or anticipation. Of the first water of the finest quality or extreme degree. Water down 1 dilute. 2 make less forceful or horrifying. Water under the bridge past events accepted as irrevocable. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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