Synonyms for waterworks


Grammar : Noun
Spell : waw-ter-wurks, wot-er-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɔ tərˌwɜrks, ˈwɒt ər-

Top 10 synonyms for waterworks Other synonyms for the word waterworks

Définition of waterworks

  • As in aqueduct : noun canal
  • As in tear/tears : noun droplets from eyes, often caused by emotion
  • As in water supply : noun available water
Example sentences :
  • The house is between the waterworks and the steam-tram station.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • The table was pushed into the window and became a waterworks of importance.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 8, 1916 » by Various
  • The smoke ascending from the waterworks was no greyer than the day.
  • Extract from : « Mountain Blood » by Joseph Hergesheimer
  • Our duty was to attack the waterworks, if there was any resistance.
  • Extract from : « A Yeoman's Letters » by P. T. Ross
  • The head of the patrol is now at the bridge, XVI (un') northwest of the waterworks.
  • Extract from : « Manual of Military Training » by James A. Moss
  • Give the method of reconnoitering the buildings at the waterworks and coal mine.
  • Extract from : « Manual of Military Training » by James A. Moss
  • The well in question was connected with the waterworks of a neighbouring town.
  • Extract from : « Under the Waves » by R M Ballantyne
  • Instead, he let that waterworks chief navvy fellow have her.
  • Extract from : « The Gold Trail » by Harold Bindloss
  • They talk about an aqueduct and waterworks he is about to construct.
  • Extract from : « The Squirrel Inn » by Frank R. Stockton
  • Would the waterworks fail and the rabble catch her, after all?
  • Extract from : « A German Pompadour » by Marie Hay
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