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Wasserversorgung — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • waterworks noun The system of pipes, pumps, and reservoirs that supplies water to a town or city.

Senses

Wasserversorgung is used for these senses in English:

  • water supply The provision of water by public utilities, commercial organisations, community endeavors or by individuals, usually via a system of pumps and pipes.
  • waterworks The water supply system of a district, town, city, or other place, including reservoirs, pipes, and pumps.

waterworks — full definition

  1. noun The system of pipes, pumps, and reservoirs that supplies water to a town or city.
  2. noun Informally, tears or crying, especially when seen as excessive or manipulative — in the phrase "turn on the waterworks."
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