"water body" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: water bodies [plural]
Etymology: From water + body. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|water|body}} water + body Head templates: {{en-noun}} water body (plural water bodies)
  1. Any significant accumulation of water, usually covering the Earth or another planet, such as a river, lake or a bay. Categories (place): Bodies of water Synonyms: body of water, waterbody
    Sense id: en-water_body-en-noun-uPnvlXBf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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