A watch kept on some premises, or on a town, by guards during the night. / One or more of the guards on such a watch.

(political philosophy) A government with the least necessary power over its citizens.

plural of water / amniotic fluid, see bag of waters

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of water

(simile, idiomatic) Very naturally; without effort.

Having a great depth of water. / Carried out at great depth. / Located in or near deep ocean waters. / Living at a great depth underwater

(physics) The saturation vapor pressure of water.

Carbonated water, water that has carbon dioxide dissolved in it and has been stored under pressure in a bottle. Usually mixed before drinking with another beverage.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see deep, water. / Waters suitable for deep-draft ships, especially ocean-going. / (idiomatic) A difficult or embarrassing situation.

The highest quality of gemstones, especially of diamonds and pearls. / (by extension) The highest rank or quality or the greatest degree.