ˈwɔ:tərɪŋ n.
the act or an
instance of supplying
water or (of an animal) obtaining water. øwatering-can a
portable container with a long
spout usu.
ending in a perforated
sprinkler,
for watering plants. watering-hole 1 a pool of water
from which animals regularly
drink; = water-hole. 2 sl. a bar. watering-place 1 = watering-hole. 2 a
spa or
seaside resort. 3 a
place where water is obtained. [OE wóterung (as WATER, -ING(1))]