- a complete system of reservoirs, pipelines, conduits, etc., by which water is collected, purified, stored, and pumped to urban users.
- a pumping station or a purifying station of such a system.
- a spectacular display of water, mechanically produced, as for a pageant.
- tears, or the source of tears: to turn on the waterworks.
- the kidneys.
- an establishment for storing, purifying, and distributing water for community supply
- a display of water in movement, as in fountains
- the urinary system, esp with reference to its normal functioning
- crying; tears