Waterbag
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Waterbag is a noun meaning A bag for carrying water.
Meaning
A bag for carrying water.
More Meanings
- (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
The men took their lunch, usually Romano cheese, ham or Italian sausage and bread, and a waterbag.
Somewhat later, Ayla picked up her waterbag to get a drink, found it empty, then put it down and forgot about her thirst.
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.
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.
Word Forms
- waterbags
- water-bag
- water bag
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include waterjug, waterpot, waterbucket, washbag, vatje, waterpotful.
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