water tower

== English == === Alternative forms === water-tower === Pronunciation === === Noun === water tower (plural water towers) A large tank of water, in an elevated position, acting as a local reservoir; water is pumped into the tank and fed by gravity to the consumers. (archaic) A large metal pipe made to be extended vertically by sections, and used for discharging water upon burning buildings. ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === water tower on Wikipedia.Wikipedia