make water
The phrase "make water" is used in both polite conversation to refer to urination and in nautical contexts to describe a vessel taking on water.
Definition
B2General
(euphemism, formal)To urinate.
Example
- He excused himself to make water before the meeting.
C1Nautical
(technical)To take on water through a leak.
Example
- The old boat began to make water after hitting the rocks.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "make water":
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