watering

UK
/ˈwɔː.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɔː.tɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

wateringnoun
waterings
pl
The gardener scheduled the watering for early morning.
Садовник запланировал полив на раннее утро.
Additional translations
wateringadjective
more watering
Comp.
most watering
Super.
Attributive use before nouns such as "watering can"
wateringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwɔː.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɔ.t̬ɚ.ɪŋ/
waterverb

watering

Gerund

watered
Past Simple
watered
Past Participle
watering
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɔː.tə/
US
/ˈwɔː.tɚ/
I need to water the plants every morning.
Мне нужно поливать растения каждое утро.

Definitions

wateringnoun
The act or process of supplying water to plants or soil.
The gardener spent the morning on the watering of the flower beds.
A place where animals regularly drink water.
The herd gathered at the watering to quench their thirst.
wateringadjective
Used before a noun to denote something designed for supplying water.
She filled the watering can before heading to the garden.
wateringgerund / present participle
Producing or discharging liquid, especially tears or saliva.
His allergies left him with watering eyes.
waterverb
To pour or sprinkle water over (a plant or area of ground), typically in order to encourage growth.
She remembered to water the plants every morning.
To supply a place or animal with water.
The farmer watered the cattle at the trough.
To dilute or weaken a liquid by adding water.
He watered down the juice to make it less sweet.
To secrete or produce water or a watery fluid, as from the eyes.
Her eyes began to water from the cold wind.
(of the mouth or eyes) to fill or become filled with a fluid, especially saliva or tears.
The aroma of fresh bread made his mouth water.