"waterplay" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: water + play Etymology templates: {{compound|en|water|play}} water + play Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} waterplay (uncountable)
  1. Any form of playing with water. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-waterplay-en-noun-pQgDOvFW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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