water back
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noun
a reservoir or arrangement of tubing at the back of certain stoves or fireplaces for containing water to be heated by the fire.
Origin of water back
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
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A range with a water-back is among the must-bes in "our house."
water back
noun
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