water main

noun

1. a main pipe or conduit in a system for conveying water.

water main

noun

1. a principal supply pipe in an arrangement of pipes for distributing water

Word History and Origins

Origin of water main¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

The case was due to be heard at Westminster Magistrates' Court but was moved to Woolwich, due to a burst water main.

From BBC

Engineers working to repair a sinkhole which appeared in Godstone High Street in Surrey six months ago say the collapse started with a burst water main.

From BBC

Thousands of people have been affected by a burst water main in Broughton, with residents helping deliver bottled water to others, and long queues reported at water stations.

From BBC

The agencies said that a water main was temporarily disrupted while the bridge construction took place.

From Los Angeles Times

It estimated that at current rates it would take companies 700 years to replace the entire water mains network.

From BBC

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