The water was crystal clear.
Meaning: This sentence describes how the water was very clear and transparent and able to be seen through.
Choice of Words: Water is a substance that falls as rain or is found in rivers, lakes, and seas. Crystal means very clear and transparent. Clear means able to be seen through. When you put them together, "The water was crystal clear" means that the water was very clear and transparent and able to be seen through.
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