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Hydrant

//ˈhaɪdɹənt// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    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.

    "A horde of dirty children play about the dripping hydrant, the only thing in the alley that thinks enough of its chance to make the most of it: it is the best it can do."

  2. 2
    a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks wordnet
  3. 3
    a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask wordnet

Etymology

An irregular formation: hydr- + -ant, originally US English. By surface analysis, hydrate + -ant.

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