fire hydrant

/ˌfaɪər ˌhaɪdrənt/
/faɪə ˈhaɪdrənt/
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Other forms: fire hydrants

Definitions of fire hydrant
  1. noun
    an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
    synonyms: fireplug, plug
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    type of:
    hydrant
    a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks
Pronunciation
US
/ˌfaɪər ˌhaɪdrənt/
UK
/faɪə ˈhaɪdrənt/
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