1Chiefly English regional (northern) the bed or course of a river or stream; (also) a place on the bank of a river or stream where cattle can go down to drink.
2A tract or stretch of water; a waterfront (somewhat rare).
Origin
Late 18th century.
Definition of waterstead in US English:
waterstead
noun
1Chiefly English regional (northern) the bed or course of a river or stream; (also) a place on the bank of a river or stream where cattle can go down to drink.
2A tract or stretch of water; a waterfront (somewhat rare).