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noun
a hydrant for use in extinguishing fires.
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Also called fireplug.
Origin of fire hydrant
First recorded in 1940–45
Words nearby fire hydrant
fire hall, fire hat, firehorse, fire hose, firehouse, fire hydrant, fire insurance, fire irons, Fire Island, fireless, fireless cooker
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British Dictionary definitions for fire hydrant
fire hydrant
noun
a hydrant for use as an emergency supply for fighting fires, esp one in a streetAlso called (esp US and NZ): fireplug
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