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Waterbag

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A bag for carrying water..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A bag for carrying water.
  2. (historical) The bag-like compartment in a camel's hump in which the animal was once believed to store water; in fact it is fatty tissue.

Example Sentences

Who'll come a'waltzing Matilda my darling Who'll come a'waltzing Matilda with me Waltzing Matilda and leading a water-bag Who'll come a'waltzing Matilda with me.
We had no waterbags. We lived on the veldfoods that quite by chance I had learned to pick out by keeping an eye on the bearers.
Somewhat later, Ayla picked up her waterbag to get a drink, found it empty, then put it down and forgot about her thirst.
The men took their lunch, usually Romano cheese, ham or Italian sausage and bread, and a waterbag.

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What does waterbag mean?

Waterbag means A bag for carrying water..

What is a synonym for waterbag?

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What is the opposite of waterbag?

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How do you use waterbag in a sentence?

Who'll come a'waltzing Matilda my darling Who'll come a'waltzing Matilda with me Waltzing Matilda and leading a water-bag Who'll come a'waltzing Matilda with me.

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