Waterwork
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɔːtəˌwəːk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Waterwork is a noun meaning (countable) A machine or mechanism for raising or carrying water.
Meaning
(countable) A machine or mechanism for raising or carrying water.
More Meanings
- (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.
Example Sentences
[F]or thy wals a pretty ſleight drollery, or the ſtorie of the prodigal, or the Iarman hunting in waterworke, is worth a thouſand of theſe bed-hangers, and theſe flie bitten tapeſtrie, let it be x. ♇ [i.e., ten pounds] if thou canſt: [...]
Word Forms
- waterworks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pipeline, aqueduct, fountain, hydraulic, water, wiring.
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