Waterworks
noun, plural waterworks.
1.
(used with a singular or plural verb) a complete system of reservoirs, pipelines, conduits, etc., by which water is collected, purified, stored, and pumped to urban users.
2.
(used with a singular verb) a pumping station or a purifying station of such a system.
3.
(usually used with a plural verb). Sometimes, waterwork. a spectacular display of water, mechanically produced, as for a pageant.
4.
(used with a singular or plural verb) Slang. tears, or the source of tears:
to turn on the waterworks.
5.
Slang. the kidneys.
noun
1.
(functioning as sing) an establishment for storing, purifying, and distributing water for community supply
2.
(functioning as pl) a display of water in movement, as in fountains
3.
(functioning as pl) (Brit, informal, euphemistic) the urinary system, esp with reference to its normal functioning: he has trouble with his waterworks
4.
(functioning as pl) (informal) crying; tears
watering hole
see: turn on the waterworks
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