shower
Nouns
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(n) a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
- they installed a shower in the bathroom
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(n) washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle
- he took a shower after the game
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(n) a brief period of precipitation
- the game was interrupted by a brief shower
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(n) a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower
- a little shower of rose petals
- a sudden cascade of sparks
- (n) someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see exhibitioner, exhibitor,
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(n) a party of friends assembled to present gifts (usually of a specified kind) to a person
- her friends organized a baby shower for her when she was expecting
Verbs
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(v) expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
- He was showered with praise
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(v) spray or sprinkle with
- The guests showered rice on the couple
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(v) take a shower; wash one's body in the shower
- You should shower after vigorous exercise
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(v) rain abundantly
- Meteors showered down over half of Australia
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(v) provide abundantly with
- He showered her with presents