water column
noun
Definition of water column
1 : water gage; also : the column of water in the gage
2a : a vertical pipe with valves and spout for delivering water to a locomotive tender b : a device that is connected to the back boiler head of a locomotive and bears the water glass, the gauge cocks, and usually a lighting element
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