HYDRANTS

Noun

hydrants

plural of hydrant

Source: Wiktionary


HYDRANT

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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