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waterworn

waterworn

7.1
Water makes rocks or shells smooth and rounded over a long time
  • adjective
  • /ˈwɔːtərˌwɔrn/
translation icon : erosionado por el agua
  • The waterworn stones glistened in the bright sunlight along the riverbank.

Examples

  • She collected waterworn shells and rocks during her walk on the beach.

  • Ancient tools made from waterworn pebbles were found at the archaeological site.

  • The waterworn stones lined the riverbank.

  • We found a waterworn rock during our hike.

  • The waterworn stones glistened in the bright sunlight along the riverbank.

  • She collected waterworn shells and rocks during her walk on the beach.

  • We found a waterworn rock during our hike.

Synonyms

aged
vswaterworn
1 7.1

Worn down by wind and water over a long time

is formed by water action rather than showing general long wear
eroded
vswaterworn
3.9

Worn away over time by wind, water or ice

is shaped specifically by water producing smooth forms over time

How Smooth

polished
26 2.1
waterworn
7.1
smooth
256 1.0
weathered
12 4.2
rough
164 1.0

Surface Forms

waterworn positive

Morphology

waterworn = water + worn (transparent) = water + worn

Clear compound of 'water' + 'worn' meaning 'worn by water'; the meaning is directly inferable by learners.

Etymology

The word waterworn is made of water and worn, so it literally means 'worn by water'. Think of a small stone rubbed smooth by waves on a beach, and you can see why waterworn describes rocks or shells shaped and smoothed by water over time.