watering can
nounDefinition of watering can
: a vessel usually with a spout used to sprinkle or pour water especially on plants
— called also watering pot
Examples of watering can in a Sentence
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Use a watering can, not the sink; too much water can cause the root to rot. — Ap Mcclatchy, The Mercury News, "How to grow your own fruits and vegetables — from food scraps," 10 July 2019 Light and frequent waterings can produce a shallow root system. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, "Leaving seed pods on canna plants isn’t necessary," 7 June 2019 Take a deep breath, grab your watering can, and get ready to learn. — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "How To Keep A Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Alive Without Losing Your Mind," 19 July 2018 Take a deep breath, grab your watering can, and get ready to learn. — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "How To Keep A Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Alive Without Losing Your Mind," 19 July 2018 Over-watering can erode the soil and wash away the seeds. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Plant Grass Seed for a New Lawn," 23 Jan. 2019 Take a deep breath, grab your watering can, and get ready to learn. — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "How To Keep A Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Alive Without Losing Your Mind," 19 July 2018 Take a deep breath, grab your watering can, and get ready to learn. — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "How To Keep A Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Alive Without Losing Your Mind," 19 July 2018 Mix it with water and apply it through your irrigation system or a watering can, or dig it lightly into the soil before planting. — Beth Hanson, Good Housekeeping, "Grow Healthier Crops Using These Natural Nitrogen Sources," 24 Aug. 2015These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'watering can.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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