broken water

American  

noun

Oceanography.

1. a patch of water whose surface is rippled or choppy, usually surrounded by relatively calm water.

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Example Sentences

It is not clear exactly what caused the landslide, but officials say it is likely the result of significant water in the area from the firefighting effort or broken water lines.

From Los Angeles Times

On Saturday, a broken water main pushed sand into the city sewer line, causing sewage to back up and discharge into a nearby storm drain.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m trying to fix a broken water pipe. There’s a lot of water and gas pipes that have been broken,” he said by phone.

From New York Times

Department of Agriculture’s rural development program for the new well and another $150,000 to assist replacing broken water lines.

From Seattle Times

In Memphis, Tennessee, officials urged residents to boil water after days of cold temperatures led to broken water mains.

From Seattle Times