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Meanings of watered in English

(Of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern.

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Usage of watered in English
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Adding a few watered-down Republican proposals does not change that fundamental problem.
Reuters
2
Eventually, the OAS passed a watered-down motion urging free and fair elections.
Reuters
3
The town is embosomed in the mountains, and watered by the river.
Scenes in Switzerland
4
We walked in the meadows and along the streams that watered them.
The Elson Readers, Book 5
5
She's clearly frustrated she's even had to offer such a watered-down deal.
News.com.au
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Some changes were watered down in July after strenuous lobbying by banks.
Reuters
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Draconus was breaking his fast at the table: bread and watered wine.
Forge of Darkness
8
I haven't watered in days, but know not to do so now.
The weight of silence
9
Only a few months ago he watered the trees in this garden.
Chef
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The track was watered during the week despite rain forecast for Friday.
News.com.au
11
Water it well and keep it watered until the grass is established.
The Guardian
12
He tracked them down easily enough; fed and watered in a corral.
Stonewielder
13
The Devil killed the lion and watered the vine with its blood.
Castellinaria, and Other Sicilian Diversions
14
The Devil killed the monkey and watered the vine with its blood.
Castellinaria, and Other Sicilian Diversions
15
The Devil killed the pig and watered the vine with its blood.
Castellinaria, and Other Sicilian Diversions
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The situation of the town I found exceedingly pleasant, and well watered.
Twenty-Seven Years in Canada West / The Experience of an Early S...
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United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common
Ireland
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