hydrant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˈhaɪdɹənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hydrant.wav

Word forms

hydrant hydrants

Etymology

An irregular formation: hydr- + -ant, originally US English. By surface analysis, hydrate + -ant.

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