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n. American EnglishA small stream, often a shallow or intermittent tributary to a river.Synonym:streamAlso called regionally branch, brook, kill, or run.
n.A flask used by soldiers or travelers for carrying drinking water as on a hike.
n.A device that dispenses water which can be cooled or heated, usually used at home or the public place.Also known as water cooler.
n.A device equipped with a nozzle that when activated provides a stream of drinking water for public use.It is a public fountain to provide a jet of drinking water.Also called water fountain, and bubbler in Northern U.S.