low water

noun

: a low stage of the water in a river or lake
also : low tide

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Firefighters opening up dry hydrants, people encountering low water pressure at home – these are all signs of depressurization which creates a vacuum effect. Pien Huang, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025 Crowley has faced backlash concerning the wildfires amid low water pressure issues. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025 And Thursday, Augustin said the period of low water pressure in hydrants had passed and firefighters were no longer experiencing any problems. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025 Some firefighters are hindered by low water pressure and out-of-service hydrants. Tara Prindiville, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for low water 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of low water was in the 15th century

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“Low water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20water. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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