cistern

ˈsɪstən
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Translation of cistern into Russian

Noun

1.

toilet component

UK
part of a toilet that holds water for flushing
UK
  • He had to fix the cistern because it kept leaking after flushing..Ему пришлось починить бачок, так как он продолжал протекать после смыва.
2.

water storage

UK
tank for storing water, especially rainwater
UK
  • The farmhouse had a large cistern for rainwater.В фермерском доме был большой резервуар для дождевой воды.
3.

underground storage

Rare
underground reservoir for storing liquids
Rare
  • They built a cistern to collect rainwater underground.Они построили цистерну для сбора дождевой воды под землей.
4.

steam engine

DatedUK
vessel surrounding a steam engine's condenser
DatedUK
  • The old steam engine had a cistern for cooling.Старая паровая машина имела цистерну для охлаждения.
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Expressions with cistern: examples in English and translations in Russian

хиазматическая цистерна
зрительная цистерна
The MRI showed an enlargement of the chiasmatic cistern.

Images of cistern

  • cistern: part of a toilet that holds water for flushing
    (toilet component) бачок
  • cistern: underground reservoir for storing liquids
    (underground storage) цистерна
  • cistern: vessel surrounding a steam engine's condenser
    (steam engine) цистерна

Synonyms and analogies of cistern in English

n.reservoirtankcontainerMore synonyms

Examples of cistern in a sentence

  • A malfunctioning cistern can waste a lot of water.
  • The old castle had a hidden cistern beneath it.
  • They installed a new cistern to collect rainwater.
  • The old house had a cistern for emergency water supply.
  • Farmers used a cistern to store irrigation water.
  • The engineer inspected the cistern for leaks.

Translations of "cistern" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
цистернаnf. - cistɛ́rna

This underground cistern consists of marble columns rising from the water level.

Эта подземная цистерна состоит из мраморных колонн, поднимающихся с уровня воды.

резервуарnm. - rezervuar

Ruins of older structures and a cistern still remain in a second courtyard.

Руины более древних построек и резервуар сохранились во втором внутреннем дворе.

бачокnm. - bachok

Occasionally various concerts and cultural events are hosted in the fascinating atmosphere of the cistern.

Иногда различные концерты и культурные мероприятия состоялась в увлекательной атмосфере бачка.

водохранилищеnn. - vodokhranilishche

Built in 1514, this former warehouse (possibly an armory) was converted into a cistern in the sixteenth century.

Построенный португальцами в 1514 году подземный склад (возможно, арсенал) был в 16 веке преобразован в водохранилище.

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  • бакnm.

cistern: Examples and translations in context

Structures include houses, a cistern and an aqueduct with clay pipes.

Сооружения включают дома, цистерну и акведук с глиняными трубами.

Misha filled a cistern and we aimed the water at the top.

Михаил заполнил цистерну, и мы нацелили струю воды на вершину.

Its exotic and unbelievable appearance makes the cistern an irresistible attraction.

Его экзотический и невероятный внешний вид делает цистерну неотразимой привлекательностью.

Our cistern is empty and we don't want to abuse your generosity.

Цистерна пуста, и мы не можем злоупотреблять вашей гостеприимностью.

There is a lovely garden with a natural cistern that collects rainwater.

Имеется прекрасный сад с цистерной чтобы собирать дождевую воду.

The water supply is guaranteed by a cistern that draws from a source.

Водоснабжение гарантируется цистерной, которая берется из источника.

The cistern's entrance is under the large paving stone threshold.

Вход в цистерну находится под большим каменным порогом.

In reality, they do have water under this building, but it is a cistern.

На самом деле в фундаменте здания имеется вода, но это пожарный резервуар.

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