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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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

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

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

Women are like teabags. We don't know our true strength until we are in hot water!
Eleanor Roosevelt

A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.
Eleanor Roosevelt

The finest workers in stone are not copper or steel tools, but the gentle touches of air and water working at their leisure with a liberal allowance of time.
Henry David Thoreau

In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
Lao Tzu

One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.
Lao Tzu

Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.
Lao Tzu