English Words Starting With W

• water tower

  nounLow frequency
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌtaʊə/A tall structure supporting a large tank for storing water at sufficient height to provide pressure for a municipal water supply.
• water trap

  nounLow to Medium
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌtræp/A U-shaped pipe or basin that holds a small amount of water to prevent sewer gases from entering a building.
• water treatment

  nounB2 (Intermediate High)
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌtriːtmənt/The process of making water safe or suitable for a specific purpose, such as drinking, industrial use, or release into the environment, by removing contaminants or adjusting its properties.
• water turbine

  nounC1
  /ˈwɔːtə ˈtɜːbaɪn/A rotary engine that extracts energy from moving water and converts it into mechanical work, typically to generate electricity.
• water turkey

  nounRare
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌtɜːki/A common name for the Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), a water bird with a long neck and pointed bill, often seen swimming with its body submerged and only its head and neck visible, resembling a snake.
• water vapor

  nounB1
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌveɪpə/Water in its gaseous state, typically invisible and formed by evaporation or boiling.
• water vapour

  nounMedium
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌveɪpə/Water in its gaseous state, especially when mixed with air.
• water vole

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌvəʊl/A small, semi-aquatic rodent, typically with dark fur, found near rivers and streams.
• water wagon

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔː.tə ˌwæɡ.ən/A wagon or cart used to carry and dispense water; a temperance symbol meaning to abstain from alcohol.
• water wagtail

  nounRare
  /ˌwɔːtə ˈwæɡ.teɪl/A small, slender songbird of the wagtail family (Motacilla alba or related species), typically found near freshwater, known for its characteristic bobbing or wagging tail.
• water wave

  nounB2
  /ˈwɔːtə weɪv/A physical wave in a body of water, typically an ocean, sea, or lake, caused by factors like wind, tides, or seismic activity.
• water wheel

  nounC2 (Low Frequency / Specialised)
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌwiːl/A large wheel turned by flowing or falling water, historically used to power machinery such as mills.
• water willow

  nounlow
  /ˈwɔːtə ˈwɪləʊ/A common name for plants in the genus Decodon, specifically Decodon verticillatus, an aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial shrub found in wetland habitats.
• water wings

  nounplural-nounIntermediate (B1/B2)
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌwɪŋz/An inflatable pair of armbands, typically made of rubber or plastic, worn by a beginner swimmer to provide buoyancy.
• water witch

  nounRare/Obsolescent
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌwɪtʃ/A person who uses a forked stick, rods, or similar instruments to locate underground water sources, typically for the purpose of digging a well.
• water witching

  nounLow
  /ˈwɔːtə ˌwɪtʃɪŋ/A traditional practice of using a forked stick (a dowsing rod) to locate underground water sources.
• water-base paint

  nounB2
  /ˈwɔːtə beɪs peɪnt/A type of paint in which water is the primary solvent, with pigments suspended in an acrylic or vinyl polymer emulsion.
• water-bus

  nounC1
  /ˈwɔːtə bʌs/A boat or ferry that operates on a fixed, scheduled route along a river or canal, typically carrying passengers for public transport.
• water-cool

  verbverb-transitiveLow (technical meaning); Medium (informal/social meaning).
  /ˈwɔːtə kuːl/To reduce the temperature of something (typically a machine, engine, or liquid) by using water as a coolant; to equip with a water-cooling system.
• water-harden

  verb-transitiveRare
  /ˈwɔːtəˌhɑːdən/To harden a metal by heating and then cooling it rapidly in water.

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