Phonetics:
Meanings:
noun
Definition: A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.
Example: By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen.
Definition: The aforementioned liquid, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
Example: And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
Definition: Water in a body; an area of open water.
Example: The boat was found within the territorial waters.
Definition: A body of water, almost always a river.
Definition: A combination of water and other substance(s).
Definition: (in the plural or in the singular) A state of affairs; conditions; usually with an adjective indicating an adverse condition.
Example: The rough waters of change will bring about the calm after the storm.
Definition: A person’s intuition.
Example: I know he’ll succeed. I feel it in my waters.
Definition: Excess valuation of securities.
Definition: The limpidity and lustre of a precious stone, especially a diamond.
Example: a diamond of the first water is perfectly pure and transparent
Definition: A wavy, lustrous pattern or decoration such as is imparted to linen, silk, metals, etc.