About The Word Fresh-water
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Fresh-water
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What's The Definition Of Fresh-water?
[n] water that is not salty
Synonyms | Synonyms for Fresh-water: Related Terms | Find terms related to Fresh-water: See Also | H2O | rain | rainwater | water Fresh-water In Webster's Dictionary \Fresh"-wa`ter\, a.
1. Of, pertaining to, or living in, water not salt; as,
fresh-water geological deposits; a fresh-water fish;
fresh-water mussels.
2. Accustomed to sail on fresh water only; unskilled as a
seaman; as, a fresh-water sailor.
3. Unskilled; raw. [Colloq.] ``Fresh-water soldiers.''
--Knolles.
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