English Words Starting With W

• water snake

  nounC2
  /ˈwɔː.tə ˌsneɪk/A non-venomous snake that lives in or near fresh water.
• water softener

  nounLow frequency (Technical/Domestic)
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌsɒf(ə)nə/A device or substance that removes calcium and magnesium ions from hard water.
• water soldier

  nounLow (specialized/biological)
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌsəʊldʒə/An aquatic plant (Stratiotes aloides) with rosettes of spiny leaves that float or are partially submerged.
• water spaniel

  nounC2
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌspænjəl/A type of spaniel bred specifically for retrieving game from water, characterized by a dense, water-resistant coat.
• water spider

  nounLow (C1/C2)
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌspaɪdə/A spider that lives in or near water, typically referring to the diving bell spider (Argyroneta aquatica), which creates an air-filled underwater web.
• water splash

  nounMedium
  /ˈwɔː.tə ˌsplæʃ/The sound and visual effect of water being displaced suddenly, typically by an object hitting its surface.
• water sports

  plural-nounMedium-High
  /ˈwɔːtə spɔːts/Sports, games, and recreational activities that are performed on, in, or under water.
• water sprite

  nounC1
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌspraɪt/A mythical, supernatural being or creature that lives in or is associated with water, often depicted as benevolent or mischievous.
• water sprout

  nounC1
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌspraʊt/A vigorous, upright shoot that grows from a tree's trunk or older branches, often following damage or heavy pruning, drawing energy away from the tree's productive growth.
• water starwort

  nounVery Low (Specialist/Botanical)
  /ˈwɔːtə ˈstɑːwɜːt/An aquatic plant of the genus Callitriche, typically found in ponds, streams, and other freshwater habitats, characterized by small, star-like floating leaves.
• water stick insect

  nounVery Low (C2/Technical)
  /ˈwɔː.tə ˌstɪk ˌɪn.sekt/A specific type of long, slender insect (Ranatra linearis) that lives in fresh water, resembling a walking stick insect.
• water strider

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔː.tə ˌstraɪ.də/A slender, predatory insect that skates on the surface of still or slow-moving water using its long, water-repellent legs.
• water supply

  nounB2
  /ˈwɔːtə səˌplaɪ/The system or arrangement for providing water to a community, building, or area.
• water system

  nounC1
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌsɪstəm/A network of pipes, reservoirs, and related infrastructure used to collect, treat, store, and distribute water.
• water table

  nounLow (specialist term)
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌteɪb(ə)l/The underground level below which the ground is saturated with water.
• water target

  nounB1
  /ˈtɑːɡɪt/An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack, criticism, or action; a goal or objective to be achieved.
• water taxi

  nounB2
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌtæksi/A small passenger boat that transports people on demand along a regular, flexible route, often in harbours, rivers, or between islands.
• water thrush

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌθrʌʃ/A small, migratory songbird of the genus Parkesia, characterized by spotted underparts and a habit of bobbing its tail, typically found near streams and wetlands.
• water tiger

  nounRare/Very Low
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌtaɪɡə/A colloquial name for the larva of certain diving beetles (Dytiscidae), also sometimes used for dragonfly nymphs.
• water torture

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌtɔːtʃə/A form of torture where water is slowly dripped, poured, or forced onto a restrained person in a manner designed to cause psychological or physical distress.

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