verb

1. To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).

2. To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate.

3. To provide (animals) with water for drinking.

   “I need to go water the cattle.”

Synonyms: water down

noun

1. An act of watering, i.e. pouring water on something, or diluting a liquid.

   “The plants receive regular waterings.”

2. The art or process of giving a wavy, ornamental appearance to something.