Defn: The common cat-tail (Typha latifolia), the spike of which makes a good torch soaked in oil. Dr. Prior.
WATER TOWER
Wa"ter tow"er.
Defn: A large metal pipe made to be extended vertically by sections, and used for discharging water upon burning buildings.
WATER TREE
Wa"ter tree`. (Bot.)
Defn: A climbing shrub (Tetracera alnifolia, or potatoria) of Western
Africa, which pours out a watery sap from the freshly cut stems.
WATER TREFOIL
Wa"ter tre"foil`. (Bot.)
Defn: The buck bean.
WATER TUBE
Wa"ter tube`. (Zoöl.)
Defn: One of a system of tubular excretory organs having external openings, found in many invertebrates. They are believed to be analogous in function to the kidneys of vertebrates. See Illust. under Trematodea, and Sporocyst.
WATER TUPELO
Wa"ter tu"pe*lo. (Bot.)