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water·works (-wʉrks′)
plural noun
- a system of reservoirs, pumps, pipes, etc., used to bring a water supply to a town or city
- a pumping station in such a system, with its machinery, filters, etc.
- Slang tears: usually in turn on the waterworks, to shed tears; weep
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