English words starting with W

Paying close attention to what is happening in case of danger or problems.

In a manner that is alert and attentive to danger or trouble.

The state or quality of being alert and attentive to potential danger or difficulty.

The present participle or gerund of the verb 'watch', meaning to look at or observe attentively over a period of time.

a person who makes or repairs watches and clocks

A person, especially a man, whose job is to guard a building or area, typically at night.

A tall structure from which people can watch for enemies, fires, or other dangers.

A word or phrase that expresses a principle or goal, used by a group.

A clear liquid without colour, smell, or taste that falls as rain, forms rivers, lakes, and seas, and is essential for life.

Using water as a primary solvent or carrier.

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.

A bottle for holding water.

Designed to use water efficiently and prevent its waste.

(of an engine or machine) cooled by the circulation of water.

A device, typically found in offices or other workplaces, that dispenses chilled drinking water.

Containing or full of water.

relating to or used for the process of raising the temperature of water

Having the capacity to retain or absorb water.

a frozen dessert made from sweetened water and flavouring, similar to an ice lolly or popsicle.

The height of a body of water, especially as measured from a specific point.

Having a strong affinity for water; attracted to or thriving in moist or aquatic environments.

Operated or driven by the force or energy of moving water.

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.

The chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water, especially in relation to its suitability for a particular purpose.

Connected to, associated with, or involving water.

designed to resist absorbing water; not easily penetrated by water.

designed to prevent water from entering or passing through easily.

having or characterized by a lack of available water; suffering from water scarcity.

The act or system of distributing a supply of water, especially among different users, regions, or countries.

To ride over water on a ski or skis while being towed by a motorboat.

The sport or activity of riding on one or more skis over water while being towed by a motorboat.

Thoroughly wet or saturated with water.

Capable of being dissolved in water.

Marked or discolored by water.

The system of collecting, storing, treating, and distributing water for a community, city, or area.

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.

a bed whose mattress is a plastic or rubber container filled with water.

A bird that lives on or near water, such as a duck, swan, or heron.

carried or transmitted by water

A type of paint that is mixed with water to make pictures.

An artist who paints with watercolors.

A device, typically found in offices, that dispenses chilled drinking water.

A stream of water, such as a river or a canal.

A boat or other vehicle designed for travel on water.

A small, fast-growing plant with strong-tasting, dark green leaves that are eaten raw in salads or as a garnish.

(of silk, fabric, or paper) having an irregular wavy finish or pattern that resembles the shimmering surface of water.

(of a liquid) made weaker by adding water

A stream of water that falls from a high place, often over rocks or a cliff.

a bird that swims on water, especially one of the family anatidae, which includes ducks, geese, and swans.

A person who hunts wildfowl, especially ducks and geese.

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.

A natural depression in the ground where water collects, especially one used by animals for drinking.

The act of pouring water on plants or soil to help them grow.

containing no water; dry.

The level that the water reaches on the side of a ship or boat.

To saturate something with water so that it becomes heavy, waterlogged, and difficult to move or operate.

Saturated with or full of water; soaked.

A person who works on or transports goods by water, such as a boatman or ferryman.

a faint design made in some paper during manufacture that is visible when held against the light, identifying the maker.

a large, round or oval fruit with a hard green skin, sweet, juicy red or pink flesh, and black seeds.

designed to prevent water from passing through.

(of a fabric or garment) designed to prevent water from passing through while allowing moisture vapor (like sweat) to escape, thus keeping the wearer dry from both external rain and internal perspiration.

The process of making something resistant to water.

The quality or state of being waterproof; the ability to resist the penetration of water.

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.

The land or area immediately adjacent to a body of water, such as a river, lake, or sea.

a column of water and spray formed by a whirlwind occurring over a body of water; a tornado or whirlwind over water.

So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.

A river, canal, or other body of water that boats can travel on.

A large wheel that is turned by flowing water and used to drive machinery.

A system of pipes, reservoirs, and other structures for supplying water to a city or town.

containing or resembling too much water; thin and weak

A unit for measuring electrical power.

the amount of electrical power that a piece of equipment produces or needs, measured in watts.

a material for making fences, walls, etc., consisting of rods or stakes interlaced with twigs or branches.

to move your hand or arm from side to side in the air, usually as a greeting or signal

Having the form, appearance, or motion of a wave or waves.

A digital representation of a sound wave, stored in a synthesizer or sampler and used as a basis for generating musical tones.

the shape of a wave, especially as it is represented on a graph

(physics) a surface containing points affected in the same way by a wave at a given time.

(in quantum mechanics) a mathematical function that describes the quantum state of a system, from which the probability of finding a particle in a particular location or state can be calculated.

A hollow metal tube or other device used to direct and confine the transmission of electromagnetic waves, especially at microwave frequencies.

the distance between two successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.

A small wave; a ripple.

A short, localized group of waves, especially one representing a quantum particle in a confined region.

to be or become unsteady or uncertain; to hesitate between choices or opinions

Hesitating or uncertain between different opinions or actions; indecisive.

Unsteady, trembling, or fluctuating.

A vector quantity in physics that represents the direction and wavelength of a propagating wave, such as a sound wave or an electromagnetic wave.

moving one's hand or an object back and forth as a signal or greeting

having curves like the shape of waves on the sea

a solid, slightly shiny substance that becomes soft when warm and melts easily, used for making candles, polish, models, etc.

treated or coated with wax to make something shiny, waterproof, or preserved.

made of wax or resembling wax in appearance or texture

the process of removing body hair by applying a layer of wax to the skin and then peeling it off.

a brown songbird with a pointed crest and red, waxy-looking tips on its secondary wing feathers.

a model of a person or animal made from wax

Having a smooth, pale, slightly shiny surface like wax.

a method, style, or manner of doing something

A person who travels from place to place on foot.

To wait for and then stop someone, especially in order to attack, rob, or speak to them.

A place where you stop on a journey, especially on a long one.

The side or edge of a road or path.

difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior

The quality or state of being difficult to control or predict because of willful or capricious behavior.

Used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves together with one or more other people.

Lacking physical strength, energy, or vigor; not strong.

Lacking courage or determination; easily intimidated or frightened.

Lacking strength of character; easily influenced or persuaded.

In team sports, especially basketball and American football, the side of the playing area or the side of the offensive formation that has fewer players or is less heavily defended at a given moment.

Lacking the ability to make firm decisions or stick to them; easily influenced or lacking determination.

To become less strong or powerful, or to make someone or something less strong or powerful.

Made or become less strong or powerful.

the process of becoming weaker

superlative form of weak; having the least physical strength, power, or intensity; most lacking in force or ability.

a slender marine fish of the drum family, found along the atlantic coast of north america, valued as a food and game fish.

A person who is physically or morally weak; a feeble person.

in a way that lacks strength or force

The state or condition of lacking strength, power, or vigor.

a raised mark on the skin caused by a blow; a welt.