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noun, plural wa·ter·works.
1.
(used with a singular or plural verb) a complete system of reservoirs, pipelines, conduits, etc., by which water is collected, purified, stored, and pumped to urban users.
2.
(used with a singular verb) a pumping station or a purifying station of such a system.
3.
(usually used with a plural verb) Sometimes, waterwork. a spectacular display of water, mechanically produced, as for a pageant.
4.
(used with a singular or plural verb) Slang. tears, or the source of tears: to turn on the waterworks.
5.
Slang. the kidneys.
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Waterworks
is always a great word to know.
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| to deceive, cheat, or dupe |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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