English Dictionary

The fluid which descends from the clouds in rain, and which forms rivers, lakes, seas, etc.
Source : opted (171413)  - auto

A body of water, standing or flowing; a lake, river, or other collection of water.
Source : opted (171414)  - auto

Any liquid secretion, humor, or the like, resembling water; esp., the urine.
Source : opted (171415)  - auto

A solution in water of a gaseous or readily volatile substance; as, ammonia water.
Source : opted (171416)  - auto

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.
Source : opted (171417)  - auto

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.
Source : opted (171418)  - auto

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.
Source : opted (171419)  - auto

To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate; as, to water land; to water flowers.
Source : opted (171422)  - auto

To supply with water for drink; to cause or allow to drink; as, to water cattle and horses.
Source : opted (171423)  - auto

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.
Source : opted (171424)  - auto