Meaning of the word "water main" in English

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water main

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌmeɪn/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌmeɪn/
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Noun

1.

a principal pipe in a system of water supply

Example:
A burst water main caused flooding in the street.
The city is repairing a damaged water main.
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