water carrier

American  

noun

1. a person who carries water, as to a body of troops.

2. a pipe, duct, or tank for conveying water.

3. a ship that transports goods or persons by waterway or sea routes.

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Water Carrier ¹ British  

noun

1. the constellation Aquarius, the 11th sign of the zodiac

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water carrier ² British  

noun

1. informal a football player who is regarded as hard-working and competent but is not a star player

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Etymology

Origin of water carrier

First recorded in 1645–55