hydrant

Meaning

An outlet from a liquid/fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped.

Synonyms

water faucet

hydt

fire plug

fire cock

intake pipe

fir-hydrant

HYD

Frequency

25k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈhaɪdɹənt/
Etymology

An irregular formation: hydr- + -ant, originally US English.

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