watering can

Spouted plant vessel

A watering can is a container with a handle and a spout, used for pouring water on plants.

The spout typically ends in a perforated head called a rose, which disperses water in a gentle shower: She filled the watering can and walked through the garden.

tool

spout

Projecting pouring tube

  • nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
  • roseStood up, or fragrant bloom
  • handlePart for gripping

pour · sprinkle · fill · metal · plastic · galvanized · copper · ceramic · reservoir · capacity

gardening

seedlings

Newly germinated plants

vegetable garden · greenhouse · houseplants · window box · hanging basket · planter · terrace garden · balcony garden · nursery · germination

technique

sprinkle

Light scattering of particles

  • drenchSoak something completely
  • soakSaturate with liquid
  • mistFine airborne moisture
nurture

tend

Care for or incline

  • nourishProvide sustenance to
  • careAttentive regard for others
  • sustainKeep something going continuously

revive · refresh · quench · nurture · cultivate · foster · maintain · cherish · morning routine

Categories
Opposites
water delivery method

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Network of water dispensers

irrigation system · fire hose · pressure washer · drip irrigation · garden hose

moisture function

watering candrain

Channel for wastewater

dehumidifier · drainage pipe · sump pump · desiccant · towel

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G