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standpipe

UK
/ˈstænd.paɪp/
US
/ˈstænd.paɪp/

Translations

standpipenoun
standpipes
pl
UK
/ˈstænd.paɪp/
US
/ˈstænd.paɪp/
водопроводная колонка
The firefighters connected their hose to the standpipe.
Пожарные подключили свой шланг к водопроводной колонке.
The building's standpipe system was inspected for safety.
Система стояков здания была проверена на безопасность.
Additional translations
пожарный гидрант
Synonyms
water pipe
fire hydrant
vertical pipe
supply pipe
standpipeadjective
UK
/ˈstændˌpaɪp/
US
/ˈstændˌpaɪp/
Used attributively before another noun.

Definitions

standpipenoun
A vertical pipe extending from a water supply, used to control the flow of water in a building or to provide a source of water for firefighting.
The firefighters connected their hoses to the standpipe to quickly access water during the emergency.
A pipe or reservoir that holds water at a certain height to maintain pressure in a water distribution system.
The town's water supply was regulated by a standpipe that ensured consistent pressure throughout the area.
standpipeadjective
Relating to or designed for a standpipe or standpipe system.
The building's standpipe system was inspected annually.
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