water-tower
Definition
- Noun:
- A tall structure supporting a water tank: A "water-tower" is a large, elevated structure that holds a tank of water, typically used to provide water pressure for a community or building.
- A storage facility for water supply: It refers to the entire construction (tower and tank) designed to store water at a height to ensure consistent water distribution.
Usage Examples
- (The elevated tank maintains water pressure for the community.)
- (The structure is tall enough to offer a vantage point.)
Advanced Usage
- "as tall as a water-tower": Used in similes to describe something extremely high.
- The new skyscraper is as tall as a water-tower. (The building reaches a height comparable to that of a water storage structure.)
Variants and Related Words
- Water tower (n): An alternative spelling, often used interchangeably with "water-tower."
- The water tower was painted bright blue to be visible from a distance. (The elevated water storage structure was made conspicuous.)
Synonyms
- Elevated tank: A tank placed on a tall support structure.
- Standpipe: A vertical pipe or tower used for water storage (less common for large community systems).
Related Idioms
- "water-tower of knowledge": A metaphorical expression (rare) for a very knowledgeable person or a library.
- She is a water-tower of knowledge about medieval history. (She has an abundant and accessible store of information.)
Phrasal Verbs
- No common phrasal verbs directly associated with "water-tower." The word is a compound noun and is not used as a verb.