English Explanatory Dictionary

water pillar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A waterspout (whirlwind).
  2. Synonym of water crane.
  3. A power-generation mechanism that makes use of the pressure differential created by changing water levels due to tide action, which is used to drive turbines or pumps.
  4. A framework or initiative that focuses on water resources in sustainable development and climate action.
  5. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see water, pillar.; a pillar formed of water.

Word forms

water pillar water pillars

Synonyms

water crane
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