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waterwork

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Meaning

  1. noun A machine or mechanism for raising or carrying water.
  2. noun A textile fabric used like tapestry.
  3. noun Some action or activity done on, in, or using water.
  4. noun A style of painting executed in distemper or size, on canvas or a wall, intended to resemble a tapestry; such a painting.
  5. noun Alternative form of waterworks. A hydraulic apparatus by which a supply of water is furnished for ornamental purposes; also, an ornamental fountain or waterfall. Engineering works relating to the conveyance and flow of fluids (principally water), such as the collection and distribution of water, drainage, irrigation, etc.
  6. noun A hydraulic apparatus by which a supply of water is furnished for ornamental purposes; also, an ornamental fountain or waterfall.
  7. noun Engineering works relating to the conveyance and flow of fluids (principally water), such as the collection and distribution of water, drainage, irrigation, etc.

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water company pipeline aqueduct fountain hydraulic water wiring mains lines pipes

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