water main

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Noun water main has 1 sense

water main - main (a pipe or conduit) for conveying water
--₁ is a kind of main
--₁ is a part of water system, water supply, water

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Water Main

A water main refers to a primary underground pipe that carries water to multiple buildings or homes in a particular area. It serves as the main supply line for distributing water from the local water source.

Examples of usage:

It was discovered that a major leak occurred in the water main, causing several homes in the neighborhood to be without water.
The city council approved a plan to upgrade the aging water main infrastructure to improve water distribution efficiency.
When construction crews accidentally hit the water main, the entire street flooded within minutes.