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gas main

American

noun

a large pipe for conducting and distributing gas to lesser pipes or ducts, especially such a pipe carrying and distributing household gas beneath the streets of a town or city.

gas main British

noun

a large pipeline in which gas is carried for distribution through smaller pipes to consumers

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Etymology

Origin of gas main

First recorded in 1810–20

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gas main

The man was using a machine to install fence posts when it ruptured a gas main in Wessington, Derbyshire on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2022

Luhansk officials blamed a gas main explosion earlier in the week on sabotage.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 2022

First responders thought they were dealing with a car bombing or gas main rupture, said Paul Delacourt, the FBI's assistant director in charge of the Los Angeles office.

From Fox News ● Mar. 4, 2019

It’s unclear what caused the sudden explosion, though a backdraft and a ruptured gas main were both raised as possibilities.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2018

He accidentally hit a gas main that had ruptured during the earthquake.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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