A utensil for watering plants, consisting of a container with a handle and long spout, the spout sometimes being fitted with a perforated nozzle.

So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape. / (figuratively) So devised or planned as to be impossible to defeat, evade or nullify.

The act of watching for the occurrence of fires, for example during wartime bombing raids or in forested areas in hot and dry conditions.

Any of various members of the Nymphaeaceae family that are tuberous plants, rooted in soil with leaves (lily pads) and flowers floating on the water surface.

The practice of dowsing.

(hydrology, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.

Serving to mark a significant development, change in direction, etc.

Alternative spelling of backwater

(nautical) To reverse the action of the oars, paddles, or propeller, so as to force the boat or ship backward.

A carbonated beverage containing quinine, originally used as a prophylactic against malaria, and now used as a soft drink or as a mixer in gin and tonic and other cocktails.