WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

waterboarding

 

Definitions from the Web

Waterboarding

Definition:

Waterboarding is a controversial interrogation technique in which water is poured over a cloth covering a person's face to simulate drowning, causing severe distress and panic.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The act or practice of waterboarding.

Example Sentence: The use of waterboarding is considered a form of torture and is prohibited by the Geneva Conventions.

Sense 2:

Noun: A simulated drowning technique used for torture or interrogation purposes.

Example Sentence: The suspect was subjected to waterboarding in an attempt to extract information from him.

Sense 3:

Noun: A recreational water sport that involves being towed on a board while skimming the surface of the water.

Example Sentence: We spent the whole day enjoying waterboarding and other water-based activities at the beach.

Related Products:

water wave water well-provided for water wheel water wings water witch water yam waterbird waterboard waterboarding waterborne waterbuck waterbucks waterbury watercannon watercolor watercolor wash watercolorist

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus