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hydrant Definition

hy·drant (drənt)

noun

  1. a large discharge pipe with a valve for drawing water from a water main; fireplug
  2. Dialectal a faucet

Etymology: < Gr hydōr, water

hydrant Synonyms

hydrant

n.

fire hydrant, water plug, fireplug, outdoor faucet, spigot, tap, water outlet, stop valve, discharge pipe, cock; see also faucet.

hydrant Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • inspect: The main findings below have been separated into the areas of challenge ( Why does MWWFRS inspect hydrants in the current manner?
  • test: There is also a fourth option of not testing the hydrants at all.
  • use: Brigades from the other towns had found that they could not use local hydrants.
  • find: When the firefighters arrived they found the water hydrant on Caldwell Close had been smashed up.
  • provide: Providing strategic hydrants on larger mains close to residential developments will speed tank filling therefore quickly making the appliances available for further calls.
  • include: Check firefighting resources provided for fire service use, including hydrants and fixed installations.

Preposition: on

  • main: Providing strategic hydrants on larger mains close to residential developments will speed tank filling therefore quickly making the appliances available for further calls.
  • scheme: The Fire and Rescue Service continue to follow national guidance for the determination of provision of hydrants on mains refurbishment schemes.

Adjective modifier

  • strategic: Providing strategic hydrants on larger mains close to residential developments will speed tank filling therefore quickly making the appliances available for further calls.
  • new: Back to top 2 Is the current method of determining the location of new hydrants the most appropriate?
  • abandoned: A database needs to be set up to collate information on abandoned hydrants.

Modifies a noun

  • inspector: Option 4: Use existing 4 non-uniformed hydrant inspectors to undertake all inspections over a three-year cycle.
  • inspection: Conclusion: Based on previous evidence no costs would be saved by outsourcing the hydrant inspection function.
  • testing: The responses to the question " Do you agree or disagree that on duty operational staff should carry out hydrant testing?
  • usage: Set up a database for recording operational hydrant usage.
  • standpipe: The equipment carried was very basic, consisting of hand pumps, hose, hydrant standpipe and various small tools.
  • valve: In the majority of cases the public water supply, accessed through fire hydrant valves, is used to meet this requirements.

Noun used with modifier

  • fire: First, the fun part - shoot or blow up a water fountain, fire hydrant or even a toilet.
  • water: The two men manage to move the wagon near to a water hydrant where the fire is extinguished.
  • street: When they were dealing with the fire they would run the hose out to the fire engine from the street hydrant.

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