"waterstop" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: waterstops [plural]
Etymology: water + stop Etymology templates: {{compound|en|water|stop}} water + stop Head templates: {{en-noun}} waterstop (plural waterstops)
  1. (construction) A waterproof barrier that is used to prevent moisture from leaking through a joint. Categories (topical): Construction
    Sense id: en-waterstop-en-noun-dczTYH1Y Topics: business, construction, manufacturing
  2. A location along a waterway where a water taxi, riverboat, or similar form of transportation makes a regular stop to load and unload passengers or cargo.
    Sense id: en-waterstop-en-noun-yHe7aQM5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 42 58

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