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waterworksmid-15c., from water (n.1) + work (n.).
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waterworksNoun. 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}
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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
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waterworksThe shedding of tears. Many other meanings also.
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waterworkscollection of wells, pipes, tanks, and other equipment and appurtenances that comprise a water delivery system.
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