= a river flowing through Egypt from south to north; overflowing its banks each year and providing fertility for the fields on both sides; generally associated with Egypt's power and prosperity

literally: "the river"; hence, probably: = a reference to the Tigris or to the Euphrates

= a body of water flowing to and from the Nile river, whether in the form of a manmade canal or a subsidiary river branch, especially those of the Nile delta region

= a stream of flowing water in a general sense; symbolizing an abundance of water and the fertility it brings, resulting in further blessings

= an underground passageway, dug by humans for mining purposes