taking on water

A form of take on water — To slowly fill with water, as due to a leak or being washed by high waves; to begin to sink.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of take on water
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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “taking on water,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taking%20on%20water.

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