Phrase guide

water wagon

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A wagon or truck fitted with a tank or barrels for carrying water, often used to sprinkle roads or supply water on job sites.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: water cart

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a wagon that carries water (as for troops or work gangs or to sprinkle down dusty dirt roads in the summertime)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: water waggon

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: wagon, waggon

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