(countable) A machine or mechanism for raising or carrying water. / (countable, art) A textile fabric used like tapestry. / (countable, uncountable) Some action or activity done on, in, or using water.

plural of waterwork

The water supply system of a district, town, city, or other place, including reservoirs, pipes, and pumps.

A person employed in the field of waterworks (engineering works relating to the conveyance and flow of fluids).

plural of waterworker

(dated, informal, figuratively) To start crying, especially in a way that the speaker finds irritating.