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water back

–noun
a reservoir or arrangement of tubing at the back of certain stoves or fireplaces for containing water to be heated by the fire.

Origin:
1860–65, Americanism
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water back

noun
water heater consisting of a tank or pipes set at the back of a fireplace or in the firebox of a stove 
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