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Reservoir
01
a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses
Examples
The city 's reservoir, nestled in the hills, stores water from nearby rivers and supplies it to thousands of homes.
Engineers constructed a massive reservoir by damming the river, creating a reliable water source for the region.
02
any organism or substance in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies
Examples
Bats are natural reservoirs for certain viruses.
The waterfowl acted as a reservoir for avian influenza.
03
a large container or storage tank used for collecting and holding water or other fluids
Examples
The municipality constructed a reservoir to store water for the city's growing population.
The reservoir's capacity allowed it to hold millions of gallons of water for use during dry seasons.
04
a supply of something intangible that can be drawn on when needed
Examples
She had a reservoir of patience when dealing with difficult clients.
He drew from a reservoir of experience during the negotiation.
