HYDRANT

hydrant

(noun) a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hydrant (plural hydrants)

An outlet from a liquid/fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped.

Source: Wiktionary


Hy"drant, n. Etym: [Gr. "y`dwr water. See Hydra.]

Definition: A discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks; a water plug.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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