waterworks

/ˈwɔːtəˌwəːks/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The water supply system of a district, town, city, or other place, including reservoirs, pipes, and pumps.

2

Any single facility, such as a filtration plant or pumping station, within such a system.

3

Often in the form turn on the waterworks: crying or tears, especially in a way that is considered manipulative or over-emotional.

4

Rain.

5

The genitourinary system.

6

A hydraulic apparatus by which a supply of water is furnished for ornamental purposes; also, an ornamental fountain or waterfall.

7

Engineering works relating to the conveyance and flow of fluids (principally water), such as the collection and distribution of water, drainage, irrigation, etc.

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Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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