watering can

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Definition of watering cannext
as in watering pot

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Recent Examples of watering can Inconsistent watering can lead to stunted or bitter fruit and slower production. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026 Doing this instead of filling a watering can with fresh tap water can save 50 to 100 gallons of water every month. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 Daily watering can cause overwatering, or if only a small amount of water is delivered, the plants will develop shallow root systems. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 June 2026 Lightweight tools with cushioned grips reduce stress on the wrists and shoulders, while simpler adjustments – such as using a hose instead of repeatedly lifting a watering can – can significantly reduce physical load over time. — Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis, USA Today, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for watering can
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  1. watering pot
  2. kettle
Noun
  • Track your plant’s water supply meticulously with a clear, self-watering pot.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
  • If the top few inches of soil are still wet, put down the watering pot.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Definition of watering pot
Noun
  • Along the nearby midway, two young women were selling kettle corn at one of the fair’s three kettle corn booths.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • A lot of hotels don't expect guests to do this (and aren't aware of this behavior) and don't 'deep' clean the kettles.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of kettle

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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20can. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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