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waterworks

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun waterworks has 2 senses
  1. water company, waterworks - a public utility that provides water
    --1 is a kind of utility, public utility, public-service corporation
  2. waterworks - workplace where water is stored and purified and distributed for a community
    --2 is a kind of
    workplace, work

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

Waterworks refers to the infrastructure and facilities necessary for storing, distributing, and managing water resources in a specific area.

Senses:

Noun - Plural: waterworks

1. Public water supply system, including pipes, pumps, and reservoirs.

2. The facilities used for the treatment and purification of water.

3. The act or process of supplying water to buildings, fields, etc.

4. A structure or mechanism for creating a flow or fountain of water, typically used for decorative purposes.

Noun - Singular: waterworks

1. Tears or a fit of crying.

Examples:

Sense: Public water supply system

- The city council decided to invest in upgrading the aging waterworks to ensure a reliable water supply for its residents.

- The waterworks in this area are known for their efficiency and constant water pressure.

- After the storm, the waterworks were temporarily shut down due to a power outage.

Sense: Facilities for water treatment

- The waterworks plant implemented advanced filtration systems to remove impurities from the water.

- To maintain high hygiene standards, the personnel working in waterworks facilities must follow strict protocols.

- The government invested heavily in improving the waterworks infrastructure after concerns about water quality were raised.

Sense: Supplying water to buildings and fields

- The farmers depend on the local waterworks to irrigate their crops during the dry season.

- The waterworks company announced a water restriction due to the ongoing drought.

- The construction project required rerouting the waterworks to accommodate the new residential complex.

Sense: Structure for creating a flow of water

- The centerpiece of the park's design is a beautiful waterworks that enchants visitors of all ages.

- The large garden features an intricate waterworks system, including multiple fountains and cascades.

- The children laughed and played in the refreshing streams of water from the interactive waterworks.

Sense: Tears or a fit of crying

- The heart-touching movie always manages to give me a case of the waterworks.

- Seeing her daughter perform on stage brought tears to her eyes and started the waterworks.

- After the breakup, Tom locked himself in his room, unable to control the waterworks.

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