water pillar
The term "water pillar" can refer to various phenomena and mechanisms involving water in different contexts, from meteorology to engineering.
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Definition
C1Meteorology
(technical)A column of water and air that forms over warm ocean waters, commonly known as a waterspout.
Example
- The water pillar could be seen from the shore as it spun across the ocean surface.
C2Engineering
(technical)A mechanism that uses tidal pressure changes to drive turbines or pumps.
Example
- The new power plant utilizes a water pillar system to generate electricity from tidal movements.
C1Railroad
(technical)An upright pipe with a swinging arm used to supply water to locomotives.
Example
- The engineer stopped the train at the water pillar to refill the locomotive's tank.
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