Water

WATER

-noun

1. a clear colourless tasteless odourless liquid that is essential for plant and animal life and constitutes, in impure form, rain, oceans, rivers, lakes, etc. It is a neutral substance, an effective solvent for many compounds, and is used as a standard for many physical properties. Formula: H2O related adjective aqueous related combining forms hydro- aqua-

2. any body or area of this liquid, such as a sea, lake, river, etc.

3. the surface of such a body or area

4. any form or variety of this liquid, such as rain

5. any of various solutions of chemical substances in water

6. (physiology)

a. any fluid secreted from the body, such as sweat, urine, or tears

b. (usually plural) the amniotic fluid surrounding a foetus in the womb

7. a wavy lustrous finish on some fabrics, especially silk

8. (archaic) the degree of brilliance in a diamond

9. excellence, quality, or degree (

10. (finance)

a. capital stock issued without a corresponding increase in paid-up capital, so that the book value of the company's capital is not fully represented by assets or earning power

b. the fictitious or unrealistic asset entries that reflect such inflated book value of capital

11. (modifier) (astrology) of or relating to the three signs of the zodiac Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces

-verb

12. (trans.) to sprinkle, moisten, or soak with water

13. (trans.) often followed by “down” . to weaken by the addition of water

14. (intr.) (of the eyes) to fill with tears

15. (intr.) (of the mouth) to salivate, especially in anticipation of food

16. (trans.) to irrigate or provide with water  

17. (intr.) to drink water

18. (intr.) (of a ship, etc.) to take in a supply of water

19. (trans.) (finance) to raise the par value of (issued capital stock) without a corresponding increase in the real value of assets

20. (trans.) to produce a wavy lustrous finish on (fabrics, especially silk)

Outside rain

Inside drought

Water salve

For a wet summer