1. water - Noun
2. water - Verb
The fluid which descends from the clouds in rain, and which forms rivers, lakes, seas, etc.
A body of water, standing or flowing; a lake, river, or other collection of water.
Any liquid secretion, humor, or the like, resembling water; esp., the urine.
A solution in water of a gaseous or readily volatile substance; as, ammonia water.
The limpidity and luster of a precious stone, especially a diamond; as, a diamond of the first water, that is, perfectly pure and transparent. Hence, of the first water, that is, of the first excellence.
A wavy, lustrous pattern or decoration such as is imparted to linen, silk, metals, etc. See Water, v. t., 3, Damask, v. t., and Damaskeen.
An addition to the shares representing the capital of a stock company so that the aggregate par value of the shares is increased while their value for investment is diminished, or "diluted."
To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate; as, to water land; to water flowers.
To supply with water for drink; to cause or allow to drink; as, to water cattle and horses.
To wet and calender, as cloth, so as to impart to it a lustrous appearance in wavy lines; to diversify with wavelike lines; as, to water silk. Cf. Water, n., 6.
To add water to (anything), thereby extending the quantity or bulk while reducing the strength or quality; to extend; to dilute; to weaken.
To shed, secrete, or fill with, water or liquid matter; as, his eyes began to water.
To get or take in water; as, the ship put into port to water.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe water that does not move becomes stagnant, and so does the mind that is not open to change. Source: Internet
The sins of the entire world get drowned in the sea of God's love like a stone thrown into water. So there can't be any space for despondency, hopelessness and despair. Nikon (Vorobiev)
Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Spirit he cannot enter the kingdom of God. No one is excepted, not [even] the infant. Ambrose
Calm water does not mean there are no crocodiles. Indonesian Proverb
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. English Proverb
Rippling water shows lack of depth. Indonesian Proverb