water-carrying in English

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        "That which physically moves or transports water from one location to another."
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        "(literally) That which physically moves or transports water from one location to another."
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        "Performing menial tasks; serving one's interests, performing someone's bidding."
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          "bidding",
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        "(figuratively, uncommon) Performing menial tasks; serving one's interests, performing someone's bidding."
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  "word": "water-carrying"
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          "physically"
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          "move",
          "move"
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          "water",
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        "(literally) That which physically moves or transports water from one location to another."
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"water-carrying" meaning in English

Adjective