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Noun watergate has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebWatergateNoun1. A political scandal that took place in the United States during the 1970s, involving illegal activities by members of President Nixon's administration. Example Sentence: The Watergate scandal ultimately led to President Nixon's resignation. Noun2. The Watergate Complex, a group of buildings in Washington, D.C., where the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee was located, and the break-in that triggered the scandal occurred. Example Sentence: We visited the iconic Watergate building during our trip to Washington, D.C. Noun3. A gate or valve that controls or regulates the flow of water. Example Sentence: Please close the watergate before leaving the garden. Noun4. A hotel in Washington, D.C., adjacent to the Watergate Complex. Example Sentence: We stayed at the luxurious Watergate Hotel during our vacation in the capital. Verb1. To bungle a project or operation, especially through ineptitude or poor planning. Example Sentence: They watergated the entire renovation job, resulting in huge delays and budget overruns. Related Products | ||||
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