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water tower
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water tower,
- A large metal pipe made to be extended vertically by sections, and used for discharging water upon burning buildings. [1913 Webster]
- A tower or standpipe used as a water storage reservoir, to deliver water at a required head of pressure, as to a fountain. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
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