artificial lake
Definition
- Noun:
- A man-made body of water created for community use: An "artificial lake" is a lake that is not naturally occurring but has been constructed by humans. Its primary purpose is to store water for practical uses by a community, such as drinking water supply, irrigation, recreation, or industrial processes.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The city's main water supply comes from a large artificial lake built in the 1950s.
- They built an artificial lake in the park to create a habitat for birds and a place for boating.
Advanced Usage
- "Artificial lake" as a reservoir: The term is often synonymous with "reservoir," especially when the stored water is intended for public utility.
- The dam created an artificial lake that serves as the region's primary reservoir.
Variants and Related Words
- Reservoir (n): A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
- Impoundment (n): A body of water confined by a barrier such as a dam.
- Man-made lake (n): A synonym for artificial lake.
Synonyms
- Reservoir
- Man-made lake
- Water storage lake
Related Phrases
- To create an artificial lake: The action of constructing such a body of water.
- The project aims to create an artificial lake to prevent seasonal flooding.
Related Idioms
Noun
-
lake used to store water for community use
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
