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cistern meaning in Hindi

टंकी ṭaṅkī

UK/ˈsɪs.tən//ˈsɪs.tɚn/

cistern in Hindi: टंकी (ṭaṅkī), जलाशय (jalāśay), हौज़ (hauz). In English, cistern means a reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.

Hindi words for cistern

reservoir for holding water
टंकी ṭaṅkī, जलाशय jalāśay, हौज़ hauz

English meaning of cistern

  1. noun A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.
  2. noun In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank.
  3. noun A shallow, typically oval, vessel made of porcelain, pottery, or glass.
  4. noun The receptacle that holds the fuel in an oil lamp.

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Questions about cistern in Hindi

What is the meaning of cistern in Hindi?
Cistern in Hindi is टंकी (ṭaṅkī), जलाशय (jalāśay), हौज़ (hauz).
cistern का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Cistern: टंकी (ṭaṅkī), जलाशय (jalāśay), हौज़ (hauz).
What does cistern mean in English?
Cistern means a reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.

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