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The fluid which descends from the clouds in rain, and which
forms rivers, lakes, seas, etc. |
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A body of water, standing or flowing; a lake, river, or
other collection of water. |
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Any liquid secretion, humor, or the like, resembling water;
esp., the urine. |
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A solution in water of a gaseous or readily volatile
substance; as, ammonia water. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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." |
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To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with
water; to irrigate; as, to water land; to water flowers. |
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To supply with water for drink; to cause or allow to
drink; as, to water cattle and horses. |
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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. |
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To add water to (anything), thereby extending the quantity
or bulk while reducing the strength or quality; to extend; to dilute;
to weaken. |
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To shed, secrete, or fill with, water or liquid matter;
as, his eyes began to water. |
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To get or take in water; as, the ship put into port to
water. |
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