watering

Definitions

The act of supplying water to land, crops, or plants to encourage growth.

The process of providing an animal with water to drink.

The secretion of liquid, such as tears or saliva, from a gland or organ.

Examples

She spent the entire morning watering the flowers in her garden.

The constant watering of the crops is essential for a successful harvest during the dry season.

Synonyms

irrigating sprinkling moistening drenching hydrating soaking spraying

Antonyms

drying dehydrating parching draining desiccating evaporating