Definition of Water

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Definition of Water

Water

The fluid which descends from the clouds in rain, and which forms rivers, lakes, seas, etc.

A body of water, standing or flowing; a lake, river, or other collection of water.

Any liquid secretion, humor, or the like, resembling water; esp., the urine.

A solution in water of a gaseous or readily volatile substance; as, ammonia water.

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.

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.

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."

To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate; as, to water land; to water flowers.

To supply with water for drink; to cause or allow to drink; as, to water cattle and horses.

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.

To add water to (anything), thereby extending the quantity or bulk while reducing the strength or quality; to extend; to dilute; to weaken.

To shed, secrete, or fill with, water or liquid matter; as, his eyes began to water.

To get or take in water; as, the ship put into port to water.

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Water Quotations

I believe we are still so innocent. The species are still so innocent that a person who is apt to be murdered believes that the murderer, just before he puts the final wrench on his throat, will have enough compassion to give him one sweet cup of water.
Maya Angelou

My books are like water; those of the great geniuses are wine. (Fortunately) everybody drinks water.
Mark Twain

Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody.
Mark Twain

Would that I were a dry well, and that the people tossed stones into me, for that would be easier than to be a spring of flowing water that the thirsty pass by, and from which they avoid drinking.
Kahlil Gibran

If you must speak ill of another, do not speak it, write it in the sand near the water's edge.
Napoleon Hill

Rivers, ponds, lakes and streams - they all have different names, but they all contain water. Just as religions do - they all contain truths.
Muhammad Ali

When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat.
Nelson Mandela

Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.
Nelson Mandela

I got this powdered water - now I don't know what to add.
Steven Wright

I bought some instant water one time but I didn't know what to add to it.
Steven Wright

Water Translations

water in Afrikaans is water
water in Danish is vand
water in Dutch is water
water in Finnish is vesi
water in French is arrosez, coulage, arrosons, arroser, eau, flotte
water in German is Wasser
water in Italian is diluviare, annaffiare, acqua, bagnare
water in Latin is aqua
water in Norwegian is vann
water in Spanish is acuatico, agua, fundir
water in Swedish is bevattna, vatten, vattna

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