water

wa*ter

noun

{bc}the liquid that descends from the clouds as rain, forms streams, lakes, and seas, and is a major constituent of all living matter and that when pure is an odorless, tasteless, very slightly compressible liquid oxide of hydrogen H{inf}2{/inf}O which appears bluish in thick layers, freezes at 0u00b0 C and boils at 100u00b0 C, has a maximum density at 4u00b0 C and a high specific heat, is feebly ionized to hydrogen and hydroxyl ions, and is a poor conductor of electricity and a good solvent

water

verb

{bc}to moisten, sprinkle, or soak with water

water bag

noun

{bc}a bag for holding water

water balance

noun

{bc}the ratio between the water assimilated into the body and that lost from the body

water ballet

noun

{bc}a synchronized sequence of movements performed by a group of swimmers

water bear

noun

{bc}{sx|tardigrade||}

Water Bearer

noun

{bc}{sx|aquarius||1a}

water beetle

noun

{bc}any of numerous oval flattened aquatic beetles (such as a diving beetle or whirligig beetle) that swim by means of their fringed hind legs which act together as oars

water biscuit

noun

{bc}a cracker of flour and water and sometimes fat

water blister

noun

{bc}a blister with a clear watery content