What does rain water mean?
Rain water means Rainfall..
Rain water
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Rainfall..
Definitions by Sense
- Rainfall.
- Water (for a house, etc.) sourced from rain which has not joined a spring, stream or river, pond, lake or sea.
Example Sentences
In early December, as rainwaters had started the monthlong process of flooding mines and washing out rail lines, workers lined up before 1 p.m. at an easy-to-miss storefront depot in Mackay.
Constructed of hard flint stone, which came as ballast from England and is now painted coral white, the house has a fishpond, or catchment, roof, dating from 1788, to collect rainwater.
Synonyms for rain water
Antonyms for rain water
Related Words
Word Forms
- rainwaters
- rain water
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for rain water?
Common synonyms include rain.
What is the opposite of rain water?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use rain water in a sentence?
In early December, as rainwaters had started the monthlong process of flooding mines and washing out rail lines, workers lined up before 1 p.m. at an easy-to-miss storefront depot in Mackay.
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