standpipe en · NOUN
Etymology
From stand + pipe.
Meanings
- A vertical pipe into which water is pumped so that a desired pressure is available at the bottom.
- (broadly) A vertical pipe into which water is pumped so that a desired pressure is available at the bottom. ▸ A vertical pipe used as an overflow protection drain in certain domestic plumbing fixtures (e.g. flush toilets).
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The plumbing for a water supply in a building for the use of firefighters; the water supply itself (firewater).
dry standpipe
wet standpipe
- A freestanding pipe fitted with a tap which is installed outdoors to dispense water for everyday use.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| standpipes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (5)
pl wodociąg pożarowy (freestanding outdoors water pipe with a tap) · de Steigleitung (vertical waterpipe) · uk водорозбі́рна коло́нка (freestanding outdoors water pipe with a tap) · de Steigrohr (vertical waterpipe) · pl wodociąg poziomy (vertical waterpipe)