different between forebay vs reservoir
forebay
English
Etymology
From Middle English forbay, equivalent to fore- +? bay.
Noun
forebay (plural forebays)
- (reservoirs) An artificial pool of water ahead of a larger body of water.
- The distinctive overhang(s) on a Pennsylvania barn.
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reservoir
English
Etymology
From French réservoir (“collection place”) (fig.), réservoir (“storehouse”) (lit.). in turn from French réserver (“to reserve, keep”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /???z.?.vw??(?)/
- (US) IPA(key): /???z.?(?).vw??/, /???z.?(?).vw??/, /???z.?(?).v??/
Noun
reservoir (plural reservoirs)
- A place where anything is kept in store
- A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
- A small intercellular space, often containing resin, essential oil, or some other secreted matter.
- A supply or source of something.
- A species that acts as host to a zoonosis when it is not causing acute illness in other susceptible species.
Derived terms
- air reservoir
- receiving reservoir
- oil reservoir
- petroleum reservoir
Related terms
- reserve
Translations
References
Dutch
Etymology
Borrowed from French réservoir.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /re?.z?r?v?a?r/, /re?.z?r?v?a?r/
- Hyphenation: re?ser?voir
Noun
reservoir n (plural reservoirs, diminutive reservoirtje n)
- reservoir
Derived terms
- waterreservoir
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- what reservoir dogs character are you
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