wastepaper |
discarded paper. |
wastepaper basket |
(chiefly British) a small, open container for holding discarded items; wastebasket. |
waste pipe |
a pipe that carries away drainage, waste water, excess steam, or the like. |
waste-to-energy |
the process of producing heat or electricity from waste. [2 definitions] |
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. |