(Zool.)
(Bot.) A kind of bur marigold (Bidens tripartita) found in wet places in Europe. [ 1913 Webster ]
(Bot.) See Water soldier. [ 1913 Webster ]
See Water buck. [ 1913 Webster ]
(Bot.) An aroid herb (Calla palustris) having a white spathe. It is an inhabitant of the north temperate zone. [ 1913 Webster ]
See under 1st Back. [ 1913 Webster ]
An officer of the customs, whose duty it is to search vessels. [ Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
(Naut.) Water confined in specially constructed compartments in a vessel's hold, to serve as ballast. [ 1913 Webster ]
(Physics) A barometer in which the changes of atmospheric pressure are indicated by the motion of a column of water instead of mercury. It requires a column of water about thirty-three feet in height. [ 1913 Webster ]
A device for regulating the temperature of anything subjected to heat, by surrounding the vessel containing it with another vessel containing water which can be kept at a desired temperature; also, a vessel designed for this purpose. [ 1913 Webster ]