Meaning waterworks
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waterworks


mid-15c., from water (n.1) + work (n.).
Source: etymonline.com

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Noun. 1. The act of crying. E.g."As expected my mum turned on the old waterworks when she heard the bad news." {Informal} 2. The urinary system. {Informal}
Source: peevish.co.uk

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waterworks


(n) a public utility that provides water(n) workplace where water is stored and purified and distributed for a community
Source: beedictionary.com

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The shedding of tears. Many other meanings also.
Source: bartleby.com

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waterworks


collection of wells, pipes, tanks, and other equipment and appurtenances that comprise a water delivery system.
Source: edwardsaquifer.net





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