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1. (n.) water tower
a hollow vertical structure into which water is pumped high enough to maintain pressure required for firefighting, distribution, etc.
2. water tower
a fire-extinguishing apparatus for throwing a stream of water on the upper parts of a tall burning building.
Etymology: (1830–40, Amer.)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) water tower
a large reservoir for water
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. water tower
a large metal pipe made to be extended vertically by sections, and used for discharging water upon burning buildings
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