water wagon
noun
: a wagon or motortruck equipped with a tank or barrels for hauling water or for sprinkling
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Another vehicle often seen on Boise streets was the city’s water wagon.
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Arthur Hart, idahostatesman, 14 Oct. 2017
Arthur Hart, idahostatesman, 14 Oct. 2017
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Word History
First Known Use
1731, in the meaning defined above
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“Water wagon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20wagon. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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