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water

See also wáter

(noun)
1. A clear liquid potable by humans and animals; the chemical H₂O.
2. Mineral water.
  Perrier is the most popular water in this restaurant.
3. Spa water.
  Many people visit Bath to take the waters.
4. One of the four basic elements.
5. One of the five basic elements (see Wikipedia article on the Classical elements).
6. A sea belonging to particular country.
  The boat was found in within the territorial waters.
7. Any body of water, such as a river or a lake.
  He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. —Psalms 23:2
8. Urine.
9. amniotic fluid.
  Before the child is born, the pregnant woman’s waters break.
10. Amniotic fluid.
  Before the child is born, the pregnant woman’s water breaks.
11. A state of affairs; conditions; usually with an adjective indicating an adverse condition.
12. A complex or difficult situation.
  To fish in troubled waters.
  To stir the waters.
13. Awkward position or circumstance; trouble.
  To get into deep water.
  To be in hot water over ill-chosen words.
14. A serving of water.
  ''I would like to order a water
15. Tap water, or well/pump water, as opposed to bottled water.
  Do not drink the water.
(verb)
1. To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).
  Sally watered the roses.
2. To provide (animals) with water.
  I need to go water the cattle.
3. To urinate.
4. To dilute. Also 'water down'.
  ''Can you water the whisky, please?
5. (Of eyes) to fill with tears due to irritation, pain etc.
  Chopping onions makes my eyes water.

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