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noun
An instrument used to obtain specimens of water from any desired depth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
A cup-like projection that terminates the pedicels of some hydroids.
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Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology
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noun
A sculpture of a standing female figure carrying a water vessel on her head.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: sculpture
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noun
A tank used to provide water pressure.
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History
Ancient Greek ὑδροφόρος (hudrophóros)
