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noun-plural. The water system, including reservoirs, tanks, buildings, pumps, and pipes, that supplies water to a city, town, or other municipality.

noun-plural. A single unit, such as a pumping station, within such a system.

noun-plural. An exhibition of moving water, such as a fountain or cascade.

noun-plural. Informal Tears: turned on the waterworks.

n. the water supply system of a town etc., including reservoirs, pumps and pipes

n. any single facility, such as a filtration plant, within such a system

n. tears

n. the genitourinary system

n. a public utility that provides water

n. workplace where water is stored and purified and distributed for a community

"Around two weeks ago the Fidesz-led municipality of Pécs decided to take control of the city's waterworks, which is managed and part-owned by a French company."

public utility    utility    public utility company    public-service corporation    work   

orangery    jellab    frame-up    cesspools    aqueduct