Definition for WA'TER

WA'TER, v.t. [wau'ter.]

  1. To irrigate; to overflow with water, or to wet with water; as, to water land. Showers water the earth.
  2. To supply with water. The hilly lands of New England are remarkably well watered with rivers and rivulets.
  3. To supply with water for drink; as, to water cattle and horses.
  4. To diversify; to wet and calender; to give a wavy appearance to; as, to water silk.

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