plural of watering hole attack

(idiomatic) To try to gain something by taking advantage of a confused or troubled situation.

(simile, idiomatic) Alternative form of like a duck takes to water

(military, nautical, broadly) A naval force capable of military operations in riverine and coastal environments.

plural of brown-water navy

A form of torture in which water is repetitively dripped onto the forehead of a victim who is restrained. / (by analogy) Any repeated irritation that builds to deliver cumulative damage.

plural of hot water can

(historical) A can (often with a spout and handle) filled with hot water, used to warm a room, to keep one's feet warm, or to supply water for such things as shaving, washing, etc.

plural of hot water bag

(dated) A hot water bottle.