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watering

noun
1
The act of pouring or supplying water onto something, such as plants or land.
"The garden needs watering twice a week in summer."
"She set up an automatic watering system for her tomatoes."

How to Use Watering

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In plain EnglishGiving something water, most often plants or crops.

Common pairings
watering can watering schedule need watering

Word Forms

waterings plural

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