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101waterproofing — /waw teuhr prooh fing, wot euhr /, n. 1. a substance by which something is made waterproof. 2. the act or process of making something waterproof. [1835 45; WATERPROOF + ING1] * * * …
102water-repellent — /waw teuhr ri pel euhnt, wot euhr /, adj. having a finish that resists but is not impervious to water. [1895 1900] * * * …
103water-resistant — /waw teuhr ri zis teuhnt, wot euhr /, adj. resisting though not entirely preventing the penetration of water. [1920 25] * * * …
104Waters — /waw teuhrz, wot euhrz/, n. Ethel, 1896 1977, U.S. singer and actress. * * * …
105watersaver — /waw teuhr say veuhr, wot euhr /, n. a person, device, or practice that reduces water consumption, as during a drought. [WATER + SAVER] * * * …
106waterscape — /waw teuhr skayp , wot euhr /, n. a picture or view of the sea or other body of water. [1850 55; WATER + SCAPE] * * * …
107waterscorpion — /waw teuhr skawr pee euhn, wot euhr /, n. any of several predaceous aquatic bugs of the family Nepidae, having clasping front legs and a long respiratory tube at the rear of the abdomen: capable of biting if handled. [1675 85; WATER + SCORPION] * …
108watershed — /waw teuhr shed , wot euhr /, n. 1. Chiefly Brit. the ridge or crest line dividing two drainage areas; water parting; divide. 2. the region or area drained by a river, stream, etc.; drainage area. 3. Archit. wash (def. 48). 4. an important point… …
109water-sick — /waw teuhr sik , wot euhr /, adj. Agric. (of soil) unproductive due to excessive watering or salt residues from irrigation. * * * …
110waterside — /waw teuhr suyd , wot euhr /, n. 1. the margin, bank, or shore of a river, lake, ocean, etc. adj. 2. of, pertaining to, or situated at the waterside: waterside insects; a waterside resort. 3. working by the waterside: waterside police. [1325 75;… …
