
Cistern
Common Usage
Mostly used to describe the tank in a flush toilet or for rainwater collection.
The cistern in our backyard collects rainwater.
Fixed Location
Cisterns are typically stationary and part of a building's plumbing system.
The cistern is installed in the attic.
Capacity Implication
A cistern implies a larger capacity than smaller household water containers.
They replaced the small tank with a cistern to avoid water shortages. Compare with
BarrelCaskContainerDrumReceptacleReservoirTankVessel
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