water monitor
water monitor Lexical Profile
• noun
An instrument or sensor system designed to continuously measure, test, or track water quality, flow rate, or usage levels.
"The environmental protection agency installed a digital water monitor in the river to track pollution levels in real time."
A large, semiaquatic lizard (Varanus salvator) native to South and Southeast Asia, characterized by its adept swimming ability and carnivorous diet.
"While exploring the mangroves in Thailand, the zoologist spotted a massive water monitor basking on a muddy bank."
A high-pressure, steerable nozzle or water cannon mounted on a fixed stand, fire engine, or boat, used primarily for firefighting or hydraulic mining.
"The harbor fireboat deployed its deck-mounted water monitor to extinguish the flames on the distressed cargo ship."
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