"Water-melons" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The term "water-melons" refers to citrullus lanatus, a type of vining plant of the family cucurbitaceae, characterized by its large, round fruits that are mostly water and have a sweet, juicy flesh.
Watercolour is a type of paint that is made with pigments suspended in a water-based solution. It is commonly used for artistic purposes, often in the creation of delicate, transparent, and layered effects on paper or other water-permeable surfaces.
A water cooler is a device that cools water or other drinks to a lower temperature, usually for human consumption, commonly found in offices and workplaces.
Water lilies are aquatic plants that grow in freshwater environments such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. They are characterized by their large, flat leaves and fragrant, showy flowers that bloom on the surface of the water.<br><br>The term can also refer to the delicate and dreamlike paintings by Claude Monet of the same subject, which became iconic representations of Impressionism.<br><br>In a more idiomatic expression, "water lily" can also symbolize something beautiful but potentially deadly or suffocating, as the plant grows in such a way that it can cover the surface of the water, obscuring it from view.
Water-logged means soaked or saturated with water, often overwhelming in a way that is difficult to handle. Imagine something (like a field or a book) being completely drenched with water, making it heavy, soggy, or unmanageable.
A watermark is:<br><br>1. A translucent image or mark, typically a logo or text, permanently embedded in a document or image, usually faintly visible when viewed at a distance or a reduced size.<br>2. A stolen or illegally copied copy of a song, film, book, etc., from a internet source leaving a embedded invisible signature that the copyright holder can trace back to the individual who downloaded the content.<br>3. To apply a subtle translucent layer to cheese or fruit to make it seem fresh, although the term is informal and more of a phrase one might use in casual conversation.
Water-skiing is a surface water sport in which an individual is pulled behind a boat and skis along the water's surface. The sport originated in the United States in the 1920s. The skier holds onto a rope attached to a ski boat, and as the boat moves forward, the skier uses their feet, knees, and arms to balance and steer while gliding across the water. Water-skiing requires great balance, strength, and agility, and it is often enjoyed as a recreational activity or competitive sport, particularly in summertime.