water-cool

[ waw-ter-kool, wot-er- ]

verb (used with object)

1. to cool by means of water, especially by water circulating in pipes or a water jacket, as an engine or machine gun.

water-cool

verb

1. tr to cool (an engine, etc) by a flow of water circulating in an enclosed jacket Compare air-cool

Derived Forms

• ˈwater-ˌcooled, adjective
• ˈwater-ˌcooling, adjective

Other Words From

• water-cooled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of water-cool¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

We drank of that well and found the water cool and delightful.

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Shefford complied with alacrity and found the water cool and sweet, and he seemed to feel it all through him.

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This is the place for the water jar, the current of air through the lattices keeping the water cool.

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Here is water cool and fresh in the great well, and a little sweet, white wine.

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At the door stood a tall water-jar with herbs floating on the top to keep the water cool.

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