noun
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid
Synonyms
H2O
Examples
- freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade
- widely used as a solvent
noun
the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean)
Synonyms
body of water
Examples
- they invaded our territorial waters
- they were sitting by the water's edge
noun
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
noun
a facility that provides a source of water
Synonyms
water system
water supply
Examples
- the town debated the purification of the water supply
- first you have to cut off the water
noun
liquid excretory product
Synonyms
Examples
- there was blood in his urine
- the child had to make water
noun
a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants
Examples
- he asked for a drink of water
verb
supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
Synonyms
Examples
- Water the fields
verb
provide with water
Examples
- We watered the buffalo
verb
secrete or form water, as tears or saliva
Examples
- My mouth watered at the prospect of a good dinner
- His eyes watered
verb
fill with tears
Examples
- His eyes were watering