The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Water tender — A water tender, also known as a tanker in some regions, is a specialized firefighting apparatus designed for the sole purpose of transporting water from a water source to a fire scene [Pelastusajoneuvojen yleisopas: säiliöauto. (A general guide… … Wikipedia
water tender — noun 1. a. : a workman who attends to the condition of the water in steam boilers b. : a petty officer (as in the United States Navy) in charge in a fireroom and responsible especially for proper supplying of water to the boilers and adjustment… … Useful english dictionary
chief water tender — Water tender Water tender (Nav.) In the United States navy, a first class petty officer in charge in a fireroom. He tends water to the boilers, sees that fires are properly cleaned and stoked, etc. There is also a rating of {chief water tender},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Water stop — A water stop or water station on a railroad is a place where trains stop to replenish water. The stopping of the train itself is also referred to as water stop . The term originates from the times of steam engines, when large amounts of water… … Wikipedia
tender — tender1 [ten′dər] adj. [ME tendre < OFr < L tener, soft, delicate, tender, prob. altered (infl. by tenuis,THIN) < Sabine terenum, soft, akin to Gr terēn, tender < IE * ter , tender, weak, orig., rubbed, worn down < base * ter , to… … English World dictionary
Tender — may mean:FinanceA process by which one can seek prices and terms for a particular project (such as a construction job) to be carried out under a contract. The sealed offers themselves, including company information, a project outline, and a price … Wikipedia
tender — Ⅰ. tender [1] ► ADJECTIVE (tenderer, tenderest) 1) gentle and sympathetic. 2) (of food) easy to cut or chew. 3) (of a part of the body) sensitive. 4) young and vulnerable. 5) requi … English terms dictionary
Water supply and sanitation in Israel — is intricately linked to the historical development of Israel in the context of scarce water resources. Because the coastal plain of historical Palestine had few water resources, Theodor Herzl already envisioned the transfer of water from the… … Wikipedia
Water of Love — Single by Dire Straits from the album Dire Straits B side … Wikipedia
Tender — Tend er, n. [From {Tend} to attend. Cf. {Attender}.] 1. One who tends; one who takes care of any person or thing; a nurse. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) A vessel employed to attend other vessels, to supply them with provisions and other stores, to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
