water main

noun
a main pipe or conduit in a system for conveying water.

Origin:
1795–1805

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water main
 
n
a principal supply pipe in an arrangement of pipes for distributing water

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Example sentences
Such programs include water main and hydrant repairs and installations.
Likewise, if the lights in your house don't work you don't check the water main.
When there is a water main break, sediment is likely to get in the water lines
  which will cause the water to be muddy.
Then reporters, trying to get a better view of the pond, twice broke a water
  main.
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