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Fire-hydrant definition

An upright pipe with a nozzle or spout for drawing water from a water main.
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(firefighting) A device used by firefighters to obtain water from the main supply, consisting of a barrel, connections for hose and a valve assembly.
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Noun

Singular:
fire-hydrant
Plural:
fire-hydrants

Origin of fire-hydrant

Fire-hydrant Sentence Examples

  • First, the fun part - shoot or blow up a water fountain, fire hydrant or even a toilet.

  • Because we were driving Andrea's Honda we squeezed it in between a car and a fire hydrant on 76th street.

  • Professional golfer Tiger Woods crashed his SUV while leaving his home in Florida, striking a fire hydrant and a tree with the vehicle.

  • How far is the nearest fire hydrant from your home?

  • Proximity to a fire hydrant or fire station will often help lower your rates.

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