n. the act or an instance of supplying water or (of an animal) obtaining water. watering-can a portable container with a long spout usu. ending in a perforated sprinkler, for watering plants. watering-hole 1 a pool of water from which animals regularly drink; = water-hole. 2 sl. a bar. watering-place 1 = watering-hole. 2 a spa or seaside resort. 3 a place where water is obtained.
[ OE wterung (as WATER, -ING(1)) ]