cistern
(noun) an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater
cistern, water tank
(noun) a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet
cisterna, cistern
(noun) a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
Source: WordNet® 3.1
cistern (plural cisterns)
A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.
In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank.
A cisterna.
The vessel surrounding the condenser in a steam engine.
• cinters, cretins, crinets, increst
Source: Wiktionary
Cis"tern, n. Etym: [OE. cisterne, OF. cisterne, F. cisterne, fr. L. cisterna, fr. cista box, chest. See Cist, and cf. chest.]
1. An artificial reservoir or tank for holding water, beer, or other liquids.
2. A natural reservoir; a hollow place containing water. "The wide cisterns of the lakes." Blackmore.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
1 May 2024
(verb) be in a state of movement or action; “The room abounded with screaming children”; “The garden bristled with toddlers”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.