grey water

noun

1. See black water
   household waste water that can be reused for some purposes without purification, e.g. bath water, which can be used to water plants Compare black water

Example Sentences

The shadows lengthened across the pearl-grey water and two white clouds near the sun were turning golden.

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The black and white, and the brownish-grey water wagtails are remarkably tame.

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He turned at the sound of footsteps on the road and saw one of Halkett's men walking through that semblance of grey water.

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There is a little mutter of gun-fire somewhere across the grey water where a fleet is at work.

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The grey water which had been flowing at our side dropped suddenly out 206 of sight amidst a mighty roar.

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