| wastewater |
water that has been used for some purpose by humans, such as in industry or for sanitation, and contains any of various types of contaminants. |
| wasting |
making gradually weaker, thinner, or less energetic. [2 definitions] |
| wastrel |
someone who is wasteful, esp. with money. [2 definitions] |
| watch |
to use one's eyes to observe (something) with uninterrupted attention. [10 definitions] |
| watchable |
combined form of watch. |
| watchband |
a band or strap of leather, cloth, or flexible metal links, designed to hold a wristwatch on the wrist. |
| watchcase |
the metal or plastic covering of a watch's mechanism. |
| watchdog |
a dog trained to guard property against intruders. [2 definitions] |
| watcher |
a person who watches, esp. one who keeps vigil. |
| watch fire |
a nocturnal fire used as a signal or for providing heat and light to guards. |
| watchful |
closely or attentively observant; alert; vigilant. |
| watch it |
to be wary or careful. |
| watchmaker |
someone who makes or fixes watches. |
| watchman |
a man who keeps watch over or guards something, such as a building, esp. at night. |
| watch night |
New Year's Eve, or a religious meeting or service held at this time. |
| watch oneself |
to proceed with care. [2 definitions] |
| watch one's p's and q's |
to be careful in one's behavior, esp. not to give offense. |
| watch out |
to be alert and careful with respect to some danger (often fol. by "for" or a clause beginning with "that"). [2 definitions] |
| watch pocket |
a small pocket, as in a vest or trousers, for carrying a watch. |
| watchtower |
a tower from which someone may keep watch or observe. |
| watchword |
a secret word or phrase; password. [2 definitions] |