water-carts

“And distribute it with unparalleled generosity,” replied his companion; “performing the part of three water-carts for the benefit of their dusty roads.”

The Heart of Mid-Lothian 2007

The pleasure of surprise is passed away; sugar-loaves and water-carts seem mighty tame to encounter; and we walk the streets to make romances and to sociologise.

Virginibus Puerisque and other papers 2005

The most commonplace water-carts were passing here and there; roads were being repaired in the Macadamite manner; and carpenters were mending the park-palings, just as they do in Hampshire.

Notes of a Journey From Cornhill to Grand Cairo 2004

She hurried along the streets, sometimes following in the wake of one of the water-carts that was meant to clean the streets of debris and wash it all into the gutters.

The Eagle And The Nightingale Lackey, Mercedes 1995

The water-carts set out from the river each evening.

River God Smith, Wilbur, 1933- 1993

There were guns, ammunition wagons, water-carts, ration wagons, and streams of men.

The Kangaroo Marines R. W. Campbell

Later in the day we rode into the village again to water the horses and fill the water-carts.

With Our Army in Palestine Antony Bluett

The mounted units for the most part used water-carts, though these in turn were filled from fanatis brought up as far as possible by camels.

With Our Army in Palestine Antony Bluett

The water-carts came rumbling and tumbling along the streets, in many cases losing one-half of their loads by the unusual speed at which they were driven and the awkwardness of their drivers.

Recollections of Old Liverpool A Nonagenarian

The water-carts were old butts upon wheels, drawn by sorry horses and driven by fat old creatures, half men half women in their attire and manners.

Recollections of Old Liverpool A Nonagenarian