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Deep water

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States.
Noun
  1. 1
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see deep, water. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    serious trouble wordnet
  3. 3
    Waters suitable for deep-draft ships, especially ocean-going. countable, uncountable

    "But deep water was not secured until 1926, when Corpus Christi dug itself out 21 miles to the sea."

  4. 4
    A difficult or embarrassing situation. countable, idiomatic, uncountable

    "You will be in deep water if you are found copying work from other students."

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