ALL meanings of waterworks
wa·ter·works
W w - noun waterworks An establishment for managing a water supply. 1
- noun plural waterworks (used with a singular or plural verb) a complete system of reservoirs, pipelines, conduits, etc., by which water is collected, purified, stored, and pumped to urban users. 1
- noun plural waterworks (used with a singular verb) a pumping station or a purifying station of such a system. 1
- noun plural waterworks (usually used with a plural verb). Sometimes, waterwork. a spectacular display of water, mechanically produced, as for a pageant. 1
- noun plural waterworks (used with a singular or plural verb) Slang. tears, or the source of tears: to turn on the waterworks. 1
- noun plural waterworks Slang. the kidneys. 1
- noun waterworks water supply system 1
- noun waterworks tears, weeping 1
- countable noun waterworks A waterworks is a building where a supply of water is stored and cleaned before being distributed to the public. 0
- noun waterworks an establishment for storing, purifying, and distributing water for community supply 0
- noun waterworks a display of water in movement, as in fountains 0
- noun waterworks the urinary system, esp with reference to its normal functioning 0
- noun waterworks crying; tears 0
- noun plural waterworks a system of reservoirs, pumps, pipes, etc., used to bring a water supply to a town or city 0
- noun plural waterworks a pumping station in such a system, with its machinery, filters, etc. 0
- noun plural waterworks tears 0