- fresh|wa|ter
- fresh|wa|ter «FREHSH WT uhr, -WOT-», adjective.1. of or living in water that is not salty: »
The brook trout is a freshwater fish.
2. not used to sailing on the sea: »a freshwater sailor.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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fresh·wa·ter — /ˈfrɛʃˈwɑːtɚ/ adj, always used before a noun : of, relating to, or living in water that is not salty freshwater fish a freshwater stream compare ↑saltwater … Useful english dictionary
Fresh-water — Fresh wa ter, a. 1. Of, pertaining to, or living in, water which is not salty; as, fresh water geological deposits; a fresh water fish; fresh water mussels. [1913 Webster] 2. Accustomed to sail on fresh water only; unskilled as a seaman; as, a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fresh water — fresh′ wa′ter n. 1) water lacking a large amount of salt 2) geo inland water, as ponds, lakes, or streams, that is not salt • Etymology: bef. 900 … From formal English to slang
ter-2, teru- — ter 2, teru English meaning: feeble, fragile, weak Deutsche Übersetzung: “zart, schwach” Note: (to ter “rub” as “ab , aufgerieben, weakened “) Material: Gk. τέρην “tender”, sabin. terenum “molle”, Lat. (after tenuis… … Proto-Indo-European etymological dictionary
ter|ra|pin — «TEHR uh pihn», noun. 1. any one of certain North American turtles used for food. Terrapins live in fresh water or tidewater. The diamondback terrapin of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts is one kind. 2. any one of certain other turtles. ╂[American… … Useful english dictionary
ter·ror — /ˈterɚ/ noun 1 : a very strong feeling of fear [noncount] The sound of guns being fired fills me with terror. There was a look of (sheer) terror on her face. Many civilians fled in terror. They lived in … Useful english dictionary
Fresh-water oyster — Oyster Oys ter (ois t[ e]r), n. [OF. oistre, F. hu[^i]tre, L. ostrea, ostreum, Gr. o streon; prob. akin to ostre on bone, the oyster being so named from its shell. Cf. {Osseous}, {Ostracize}.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) Any marine bivalve mollusk of the genus … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
quar|ter|mas|ter — «KWAWR tuhr MAS tuhr, MAHS », noun. 1. an officer in the army who has charge of providing quarters, clothing, rations, ammunition, fuel, and transportation, for troops. 2. a petty officer in the navy or merchant marine who has charge of the… … Useful english dictionary
lit´ter|er — lit|ter «LIHT uhr», noun, verb. –n. 1. little bits left about in disorder; things scattered about: »Children should pick up their own litter. The kitchen was covered with the litter of dressmakers preparing for the wedding (Hall Caine).… … Useful english dictionary
lit|ter — «LIHT uhr», noun, verb. –n. 1. little bits left about in disorder; things scattered about: »Children should pick up their own litter. The kitchen was covered with the litter of dressmakers preparing for the wedding (Hall Caine). SYNONYM(S): trash … Useful english dictionary
