water

The part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean).

“they invaded our territorial waters”

“they were sitting by the water's edge”

A facility that provides a source of water.

“the town debated the purification of the water supply”

“first you have to cut off the water”

Binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent.

Liquid excretory product.

“the child had to make water”

A liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants.

“he asked for a drink of water”

Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles).

Secrete or form water, as tears or saliva.

“My mouth watered at the prospect of a good dinner”

“His eyes watered”

Supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams.

Fill with tears.

“His eyes were watering”

Provide with water.

“We watered the buffalo”