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water main
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water main
a principal supply pipe in an arrangement of pipes for distributing water
water main [′wȯd·ər ‚mān]
(civil engineering)
The water pipe in a street from which water is delivered to individual service pipes supplying domestic property.
water main
A main supply pipe in a system for conveying water for public or community use, controlled by a public authority.
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