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tərˌwɜrks, ˈwɒt 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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| —n | |
| 1. | (functioning as singular) an establishment for storing, purifying, and distributing water for community supply |
| 2. | (functioning as plural) a display of water in movement, as in fountains |
| 3. | informal, euphemistic (Brit) (functioning as plural) the urinary system, esp with reference to its normal functioning: he has trouble with his waterworks |
| 4. | informal (functioning as plural) crying; tears |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Example sentences
But there was no evidence of the large waterworks needed to bring in the water.
Every now and then, nature will toss up a flood of such magnificent proportions that even the best of waterworks can't stop it.
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