A stream of water that falls from a high place, often over rocks or a cliff.
water+fall
Shared component: water · liquid
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesdesigned to prevent water from passing through.
water+proof
Shared component: water · liquid
(of silk, fabric, or paper) having an irregular wavy finish or pattern that resembles the shimmering surface of water.
water+ed
Shared component: water · liquid
Designed to be used or effective on the surface of the water.
top+water
Shared component: water · liquid
a bed whose mattress is a plastic or rubber container filled with water.
water+bed
Shared component: water · liquid
Wastewater from household activities such as washing dishes, laundry, and bathing, which can be reused for purposes like irrigation.
gray+water
Shared component: water · liquid
a frozen dessert made from sweetened water and flavouring, similar to an ice lolly or popsicle.
water+ice
Shared component: water · liquid
To ride over water on a ski or skis while being towed by a motorboat.
water+ski
Shared component: water · liquid
A natural depression in the ground where water collects, especially one used by animals for drinking.
water+hole
Shared component: water · liquid
The level that the water reaches on the side of a ship or boat.
water+line
Shared component: water · liquid
The land or area immediately adjacent to a body of water, such as a river, lake, or sea.
water+side
Shared component: water · liquid
A body of water, such as a lake, pond, or slow-moving river, that is calm and free from currents, waves, or rapids.
flat+water
Shared component: water · liquid
Water that overflows from a river, lake, or sea onto normally dry land during a flood.
flood+water
Shared component: water · liquid
A type of paint that is mixed with water to make pictures.
water+color
Shared component: water · liquid
A boat or other vehicle designed for travel on water.
water+craft
Shared component: water · liquid
The part of a town or city that is next to an area of water such as a river or the sea, often developed for public use with parks, shops, and restaurants.
water+front
Shared component: water · liquid
a column of water and spray formed by a whirlwind occurring over a body of water; a tornado or whirlwind over water.
water+spout
Shared component: water · liquid
A system of pipes, reservoirs, and other structures for supplying water to a city or town.
water+works
Shared component: water · liquid
Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.
ground+water
Shared component: water · liquid
Water that comes from a natural spring.
spring+water
Shared component: water · liquid
A device, typically found in offices, that dispenses chilled drinking water.
water+cooler
Shared component: water · liquid
A bottle for holding water.
water+bottle
Shared component: water · liquid
The system of collecting, storing, treating, and distributing water for a community, city, or area.
water+supply
Shared component: water · liquid
The chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water, especially in relation to its suitability for a particular purpose.
water+quality
Shared component: water · liquid
An artist who paints with watercolors.
water+color+ist
Shared component: water · liquid
The quality or state of being waterproof; the ability to resist the penetration of water.
water+proof+ness
Shared component: water · liquid
designed to resist absorbing water; not easily penetrated by water.
water+repellent
Shared component: water · liquid
The process of making water safe or suitable for a specific purpose, such as drinking, industrial use, or release into the environment, by removing impurities or contaminants.
water+treat+ment
Shared component: water · liquid
backwaterExtended relation
a part of a river where the water is not flowing, especially a part that is not reached by the current
back+water
Extended relation: water · liquid
watermarkExtended relation
a faint design made in some paper during manufacture that is visible when held against the light, identifying the maker.
water+mark
Extended relation: water · liquid
watershedExtended relation
A line of high land where streams on one side flow into one river or sea and streams on the other side flow into another.
water+shed
Extended relation: water · liquid
watertightExtended relation
So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.
water+tight
Extended relation: water · liquid
midwaterExtended relation
The part of a body of water that is neither near the surface nor near the bottom.
mid+water
Extended relation: water · liquid
waterlogExtended relation
To saturate something with water so that it becomes heavy, waterlogged, and difficult to move or operate.
water+log
Extended relation: water · liquid
bathwaterExtended relation
the water in a bath, especially when it is dirty after someone has washed in it
bath+water
Extended relation: water · liquid
coldwaterExtended relation
Of, relating to, or being a place where cold water is found or used.
cold+water
Extended relation: water · liquid
dishwaterExtended relation
Water in which dishes have been or are to be washed.
dish+water
Extended relation: water · liquid
hot-waterExtended relation
Relating to or consisting of water that has been heated.
hot+water
Extended relation: water · liquid
tidewaterExtended relation
water that overflows land at flood tide or is affected by the tide's ebb and flow, especially in coastal streams and rivers.
tide+water
Extended relation: water · liquid
waterbirdExtended relation
A bird that lives on or near water, such as a duck, swan, or heron.
water+bird
Extended relation: water · liquid
waterfowlExtended relation
a bird that swims on water, especially one of the family anatidae, which includes ducks, geese, and swans.
water+fowl
Extended relation: water · liquid
blue-waterExtended relation
Relating to or operating in deep, open sea waters far from land.
blue+water
Extended relation: water · liquid
breakwaterExtended relation
a wall built out into the sea to protect a harbour or beach from the force of the waves.
break+water
Extended relation: water · liquid
freshwaterExtended relation
of, found in, or consisting of water that is not salty.
fresh+water
Extended relation: water · liquid
headwatersExtended relation
The streams that form the source of a river.
head+waters
Extended relation: water · liquid
open-waterExtended relation
Taking place in or relating to an area of sea, lake, or river that is away from the shore.
open+water
Extended relation: water · liquid
watercressExtended relation
A small, fast-growing plant with strong-tasting, dark green leaves that are eaten raw in salads or as a garnish.
water+cress
Extended relation: water · liquid
waterwheelExtended relation
A large wheel that is turned by flowing water and used to drive machinery.
water+wheel
Extended relation: water · liquid
floodwatersExtended relation
The water that covers an area of land that is usually dry, as a result of a flood.
flood+waters
Extended relation: water · liquid
white-waterExtended relation
Fast-moving, frothy water in a river or stream, typically found in rapids.
white+water
Extended relation: water · liquid
water-cooledExtended relation
(of an engine or machine) cooled by the circulation of water.
water+cool+ed
Extended relation: water · liquid
water-coolerExtended relation
A device, typically found in offices or other workplaces, that dispenses chilled drinking water.
water+cooler
Extended relation: water · liquid
water-filledExtended relation
Containing or full of water.
water+filled
Extended relation: water · liquid
water-skiingExtended relation
The sport or activity of riding on one or more skis over water while being towed by a motorboat.
water+ski+ing
Extended relation: water · liquid
water-soakedExtended relation
Thoroughly wet or saturated with water.
water+soaked
Extended relation: water · liquid
self-wateringExtended relation
(of a plant pot or container) designed to supply water to a plant automatically from a built-in reservoir.
self+water+ing
Extended relation: water · liquid
water-heatingExtended relation
relating to or used for the process of raising the temperature of water
water+heat+ing
Extended relation: water · liquid
water-holdingExtended relation
Having the capacity to retain or absorb water.
water+hold+ing
Extended relation: water · liquid
water-poweredExtended relation
Operated or driven by the force or energy of moving water.
water+power+ed
Extended relation: water · liquid
water-sharingExtended relation
The act or system of distributing a supply of water, especially among different users, regions, or countries.
water+sharing
Extended relation: water · liquid
water-stainedExtended relation
Marked or discolored by water.
water+stain+ed
Extended relation: water · liquid
waterproofingExtended relation
The process of making something resistant to water.
water+proof+ing
Extended relation: water · liquid
mouth-wateringExtended relation
(of food or drink) having a very appetizing smell or appearance, making you want to eat or drink it immediately.
mouth+water+ing
Extended relation: water · liquid
water-boardingExtended relation
An interrogation technique in which water is poured over a cloth covering the face and breathing passages of a restrained person to simulate the sensation of drowning.
water+board+ing
Extended relation: water · liquid
water-conservingExtended relation
Designed to use water efficiently and prevent its waste.
water+conserv+ing
Extended relation: water · liquid
fish-out-of-waterExtended relation
A person who feels awkward or uncomfortable because they are in a situation or environment that is not familiar to them.
Extended relation: water · liquid
water-purificationExtended relation
The process of removing impurities, contaminants, or undesirable elements from water to make it safe or suitable for a specific purpose, such as drinking or industrial use.
water+purific+ation
Extended relation: water · liquid