"water breaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: water breakers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} water breaker (plural water breakers)
  1. (nautical) A container for storing water on a ship or other watercraft. Categories (topical): Nautical Synonyms: water-breaker
    Sense id: en-water_breaker-en-noun-LmBTjkOt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 64 36 Topics: nautical, transport
  2. An attachment fitted to a hose to produce a spray.
    Sense id: en-water_breaker-en-noun-LabZyXeT

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