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Yarn made by the throstle, or water frame.

One of a system of tubular excretory organs having external openings, found in many invertebrates. They are believed to be analogous in function to the kidneys of vertebrates. See Illust. under Trematodea, and Sporocyst.

A species of large tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) growing in swamps in the southern of the United States. See Ogeechee lime.

The American snakebird. See Snakebird.

Any plant of the genus Phytocrene, climbing shrubs of Asia and Africa, the stems of which are singularly porous, and when cut stream with a limpid potable juice.

See under Violet.

See Water moccasin.

See under Vole.

See under Wagtail.

Same as Water course.

ropelling machinery or for other purposes, that is made to rotate by the direct action of water; -- called an overshot wheel when the water is applied at the top, an undershot wheel when at the bottom, a breast wheel when at an intermediate point; other forms are called reaction wheel, vortex wheel, turbine wheel, etc.…

An American aquatic plant (Dianthera Americana) with long willowlike leaves, and spikes of small purplish flowers.

One of two walls built on either side of the junction of a bridge with the bank of a river, to protect the abutment of the bridge and the bank from the action of the current.

The dabchick.

The constellation Aquarius.

Prevented by a flood from proceeding.

A privy; especially, a privy furnished with a contrivance for introducing a stream of water to cleanse it.

One who paints in water colors.

To make water furrows in.

Having a left-hand twist; -- said of cordage; as, a water-laid, or left-hand, rope.