English to English Dictionary

Watersport

Any sport or recreational activity that takes place on or in water.

Watersports

Recreational activities that take place on or in water, such as swimming, surfing, sailing, and water skiing.

Waterway

A river, canal, or other body of water that is navigable and used as a route for travel and transport.

Waterworks

A system of reservoirs, pipes, and pumps supplying water to a community or industrial plant.

Watt

A unit of power equal to one joule per second, used to measure the rate of energy transfer.

Wave

A long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore.

Wave-Riding

The act of riding on the crest or face of a wave, typically while surfing.

Wave-a-flag

Exhibiting excessive, ostentatious patriotism or nationalism; jingoistic.

Wave-like

Having the characteristics or appearance of a wave.

Wavelength

The distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.

Waver

To become unsteady, waver in purpose, or show signs of failing or giving way under pressure.

Waviness

The state or quality of having a series of curves, waves, or ripples.