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The society which scorns excellence in plumbing as a humble activity and tolerates shoddiness in philosophy because it is an exalted activity will have neither good plumbing nor good philosophy: neither its pipes nor its theories will hold water.
John W. Gardner

Meaning of "hold water" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HOLD WATER

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HOLD WATER

hold one´s hand
hold one´s head high
hold one´s horses
hold one´s own
hold one´s peace
hold one´s tongue
hold out
hold out for
hold out on
hold over
hold someone´s hand
hold sway
hold the field
hold the fort
hold the line
hold to ransom
hold together
hold up one´s hands
hold up one´s head
hold with

WORDS THAT END LIKE HOLD WATER

above the water
bath water
blackwater
blood is thicker than water
bottled water
distilled water
drinking water
fresh water
freshwater
Greater
holy water
in deep water
in hot water
like a fish out of water
salt water
saltwater
sweetwater
test the water
underwater
wastewater
water

Synonyms and antonyms of hold water in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HOLD WATER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «hold water» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of hold water

Translation of «hold water» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOLD WATER

Find out the translation of hold water to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hold water from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hold water» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

装水
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

retener el agua
570 millions of speakers

English

hold water
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पानी पकड़
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عقد المياه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

удерживать воду
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

reter a água
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পানি রাখা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

retenir l´eau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tahan air
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Stich halten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

理屈に合う
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

물 탱크를 잡을
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tahan banyu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giữ nước
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தண்ணீர் பிடித்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाणी ठेवा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Su tutmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trattenere l´acqua
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wytrzymuje
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

утримувати воду
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

retine apa
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κρατήσει το νερό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hou water
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hålla vatten
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

holde vann
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hold water

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOLD WATER»

The term «hold water» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.763 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOLD WATER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hold water

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QUOTES WITH «HOLD WATER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word hold water.
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John W. Gardner
The society which scorns excellence in plumbing as a humble activity and tolerates shoddiness in philosophy because it is an exalted activity will have neither good plumbing nor good philosophy: neither its pipes nor its theories will hold water.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOLD WATER»

Discover the use of hold water in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hold water and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide
The atmosphere has a limited ability to hold water vapor—there is a maximum load that is determined by air temperature. • The warmer the air temperature is, the more water vapor it can hold. • The colder the air temperature is, the less water ...
Michael Craghan, 2011
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Physical Geography
We know that the capacity of air to hold water vapor varies with temperature. In fact, as we can see in ( G Fig. 6.5), this capacity of air to contain moisture increases with rising temperatures. Some examples will help illustrate the relationship ...
Robert Gabler, James Petersen, L. Trapasso, 2008
3
A Collection of Confusible Phrases
be patient; stop making repeated requests: 'Pass over them glasses will you?' ' Just hold sour water sailor, you'll get your turn in a moment.' hold water - (of an argument, idea, etc.) appear reasonable; agree with the facts (usually negat.): Close ...
Yuri Dolgopolov, 2004
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Simplified Irrigation Design
Food 3, Water Let us explore in detail how soils hold water. The capacity of a soil to hold water long enough for plants to use it and not dry out too quickly is of prime concern. Water is held in the soil in two ways. The organic matter in the soil , ...
Pete Melby, 1995
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Soils: Teacher's Guide
Teacher's Guide. lesson 8 Can Soil Hold Water? Having used four different tests to explore various properties of soil parts, students now investigate another soil property: how soil retains water. This property is directly related to plant growth.
‎1994
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Forestry in a Global Context
Consequently the smaller pores can hold water but the larger pores will drain to the water table. Plant roots require air to function and are confined to unsaturated soil. Plants, through the process of transpiration (evaporation of water from the ...
Roger Sands, 2005
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Bottled and Sold: The Story Behind Our Obsession with ...
And he drinks from the tap. Why don’t the rest of us? Bottled and Sold shows how water went from being a free natural resource to one of the most successful commercial products of the last one hundred years—and why we are poorer for it.
Peter H. Gleick, 2010
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Plant Physiological Ecology
Hans Lambers, F Stuart Chapin III, Thijs L. Pons. FIGURE 13. (Left) Schematic representation of the Scho- lander pressure chamber that is used for the measurement of negative hydrostatic pressures in the xylem (Yp). A cut shoot, twig, root, ...
Hans Lambers, F Stuart Chapin III, Thijs L. Pons, 2008
9
Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards
In clay soils, the small pores hold water very tightly due to the closeness of the particle surface and water. These soils hold a tremendous amount of water against the force of gravity. The amount of water a soil can hold after the excess is ...
Leonard J. Hopper, 2012
10
Scotts Lawns: Your Guide to a Beautiful Yard
It should hold water yet be well drained. If the lawn has water standing on it after rain or irrigation, the soil contains little oxygen. Likewise, a fast-draining soil cannot hold water in reserve. It has plenty of oxygen but little moisture. Physical ...
Nick Christians, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOLD WATER»

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EEE found in Madison County mosquito pool : News : CNYcentral.com
Eliminate standing water and containers that can hold water from around the home. 4.Turn over wheelbarrows and wading pools when not in ... «CNYcentral.com, Jul 15»
2
Mosquito Spraying in Gloucester Township Early Friday Morning …
Dispose of unnecessary containers that hold water. Containers you wish to save turn upside down or put holes in the bottom so all water drains ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
3
Garden Doctors: Drought challenges and solutions | The Press …
... helping plants become established when water is not available frequently, or in soils that do not hold water such as sandy or very rocky soil. «Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Jul 15»
4
Mosquito Spraying in Dublin Tonight at 8:30 PM
Empty planters that hold water twice each week. - Empty bird baths twice weekly. - Empty your pets watering dishes daily. - Remind or help ... «Fox 28, Jul 15»
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Denley: Why conserve an energy surplus? | Ottawa Citizen
Except when you hold water back at a hydro dam, it's pretty much impossible to save power. That's the real problem we have in Ontario. «Ottawa Citizen, Jul 15»
6
Batman: Arkham A Matter of Family DLC is a hollow cash grab …
... case that Batgirl had become Oracle by the time of Batman: Arkham Asylum and that her previous identity wasn't a factor doesn't hold water. «Geek Snack, Jul 15»
7
Eco-Friendly Mosquito Control - Topanga Messenger
Buckets, old tires and clogged gutters and downspouts that hold water make the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. Drain water that ... «Topanga Messenger, Jul 15»
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Clinton Benghazi - Washington Examiner
"Their explanation doesn't hold water," Fitton said. "This deliberative process they're asserting is not being made in good faith. There's a ... «Washington Examiner, Jul 15»
9
West Nile virus found in La Quinta, Mecca, North Shore
Check rain gutters, drains, flower pots and anything else that may hold water. Install or repair screens to prevent mosquitoes from entering ... «The Desert Sun, Jul 15»
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The CSR Scoop - 7/14/2015 | 3BL Media
Achieve Consulting has looked into the numbers to see if these generalizations hold water. One key takeaway from their research is that ... «3BL Media, Jul 15»

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