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Complete Definition of "fire hydrant"

English
wikipedia

Pronunciation
fire*hy*drant

Etymology
fire + hydrant

Noun
fire hydrant

  1. A device used by firefighters to obtain water from the main. It consists of a barrel, connections for hose and a valve assembly. There are two common types, wet barrel and dry barrel. Hydrants designed to reduce water theft are called custodial hydrants.

See also
fireplug
firefighter
fire engine

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