hydrant

[ hahy-druhnt ]
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noun
  1. an upright pipe with a spout, nozzle, or other outlet, usually in the street, for drawing water from a main or service pipe, especially for fighting fires.

  2. a water faucet.

Origin of hydrant

1
An Americanism dating back to 1800–10; hydr-1 + -ant

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British Dictionary definitions for hydrant

hydrant

/ (ˈhaɪdrənt) /


noun
  1. an outlet from a water main, usually consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached, from which water can be tapped for fighting fires: See also fire hydrant

Origin of hydrant

1
C19: from hydro- + -ant

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