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cistern meaning in Urdu

حَوضْ hauz

UK/ˈsɪs.tən//ˈsɪs.tɚn/

cistern in Urdu: حَوضْ (hauz). In English, cistern means a reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.

Urdu words for cistern

reservoir for holding water
حَوضْ 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 Urdu

What is the meaning of cistern in Urdu?
Cistern in Urdu is حَوضْ (hauz).
cistern کا اردو میں کیا مطلب ہے؟
Cistern: حَوضْ (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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