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cistern

Definition:

(nou) a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid (nou) a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet (nou) an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈsɪstən

Examples:

The water supply was a cistern in the base of the structure.

The ancient cistern still supplies water to the town.

Misha filled the cistern and we aimed the water at the top.

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