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holding water

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Of these there were large pots for cooking, and jars for holding water, and jugs of various dimensions.

Here Perk started to swill, as though his capacity for holding water had no limit.

The vessels used for holding water or other liquids are very various in color and form.

No cans, pails, or anything capable of holding water, shall be thrown out or allowed to remain unburied on or about any premises.

“And we shall want the gridiron, and the knife and spoon and cup, and the iron pot for cooking and holding water,” struck in Nick.

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On this page you'll find 212 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to holding water, such as: cogent, coherent, compelling, consistent, convincing, and intelligent.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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