1. water
noun. ['ˈwɔtɝ'] 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.
Antonyms
Etymology
- water (English)
- water (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wæter (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. water
noun. ['ˈwɔtɝ'] the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean).
Synonyms
Etymology
- water (English)
- water (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wæter (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. water
verb. ['ˈwɔtɝ'] supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams.
Etymology
- water (English)
- water (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wæter (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. water
noun. ['ˈwɔtɝ'] a facility that provides a source of water.
Synonyms
Etymology
- water (English)
- water (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wæter (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. water
noun. ['ˈwɔtɝ'] once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles).
Synonyms
Etymology
- water (English)
- water (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wæter (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. tap
verb. ['ˈtæp'] cut a female screw thread with a tap.
Synonyms
Etymology
- tap (English)
- tappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tæppa (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- tæppian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. tap
verb. ['ˈtæp'] strike lightly.
Etymology
- tap (English)
- tappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tæppa (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- tæppian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. tap
verb. ['ˈtæp'] draw from; make good use of.
Synonyms
Etymology
- tap (English)
- tappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tæppa (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- tæppian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))