citerne

Definitions of citerne
  1. noun
    a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
    synonyms: réservoir
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    aquarium, vivarium
    a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
    réservoir d'eau
    a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet
    réservoir d'essence, réservoir de gaz
    a tank for holding gasoline to supply a vehicle
    réservoir
    tank used for collecting and storing a liquid (as water or oil)
    chauffe-eau
    a heater and storage tank to supply heated water
    réservoir
    an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater
    château d'eau
    a large reservoir for water
    type of:
    récipient
    an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
  2. noun
    an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater
    synonyms: réservoir
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    amas de fumier, fosse d'aisances, fosse à fumier
    a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it
    type of:
    bassin
    an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
    réservoir
    tank used for collecting and storing a liquid (as water or oil)
  3. noun
    a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet
    synonyms: réservoir d'eau
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    type of:
    réservoir
    a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
  4. noun
    a butt set on end to contain water especially to store rainwater
    synonyms: tonneau à eau
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    barrique, tonneau
    a large cask (especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 hogsheads or 126 gallons)
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