waterwork

== English == === Etymology === From Late Middle English [Term?], analysable as water +‎ work. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈwɔːtəˌwəːk/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈwɔtɚˌwɚk/, [-ɾɚ-] Hyphenation: wa‧ter‧work === Noun === waterwork (countable and uncountable, plural waterworks) (countable) A machine or mechanism for raising or carrying water. (countable, art) A textile fabric used like tapestry. (countable, uncountable) Some action or activity done on, in, or using water. (uncountable, art) A style of painting executed in distemper or size, on canvas or a wall, intended to resemble a tapestry; (countable) such a painting. Alternative form of waterworks. (historical) A hydraulic apparatus by which a supply of water is furnished for ornamental purposes; also, an ornamental fountain or waterfall. (construction, archaic) Engineering works relating to the conveyance and flow of fluids (principally water), such as the collection and distribution of water, drainage, irrigation, etc. ==== Translations ==== === References ===