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waterworks noun

  /ˈwɔtɚˌwɚks/ , /ˈwɔːtəˌwəːks/ , [-ɾɚ-]
  • (treated as singular) Any single facility, such as a filtration plant or pumping station, within such a system.
 Wasserwerk, Wasseraufbereitungsanlage
  • (informal) Often in the form turn on the waterworks: crying or tears, especially in a way that is considered manipulative or over-emotional.
 Geheul, Tränen
  • (historical, treated as singular) A hydraulic apparatus by which a supply of water is furnished for ornamental purposes; also, an ornamental fountain or waterfall.
 Wasserkunst
  • The water supply system of a district, town, city, or other place, including reservoirs, pipes, and pumps.
 Wasserkunst, Wasserversorgung, Wasserwerk
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