ˈwɔːtərˌwɜːrk

Definitions

1. noun

a system for supplying water for drinking, washing, etc., especially in a town or city

“The city’s waterworks were built over a century ago.”

2. noun

a water supply system or works, especially for irrigation

“The farmer relied on the nearby waterwork to water his fields.”

3. noun

a water feature, especially in a garden

“The waterwork in the Japanese garden was a beautiful example of Zen design.”

4. verb

to work on or with water, especially in a town or city

“The engineer was tasked with waterworking on the new dam project.”