standpipe

English

fire department connection for a dry standpipe (sense 2)
another dry standpipe (sense 2)
a standpipe (sense 3)

Etymology

From stand +‎ pipe.

Noun

standpipe (plural standpipes)

  1. A vertical pipe into which water is pumped so that a desired pressure is available at the bottom.
    1. (by extension) A vertical pipe used as an overflow protection drain in certain domestic plumbing fixtures (e.g. flush toilets).
  3. The plumbing for a water supply in a building for the use of firefighters; the water supply itself (firewater).
    dry standpipe;   wet standpipe
  5. A freestanding pipe fitted with a tap which is installed outdoors to dispense water for everyday use.

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