fire·plug

(fīr′plŭg′)

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fireplug

(ˈfaɪəˌplʌɡ)

(Mechanical Engineering) another name (esp US and NZ) for fire hydrant

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hy•drant

(ˈhaɪ drənt)

n.

1. an upright pipe with a spout or nozzle, usu. in the street, for drawing water from a water main, esp. for fighting fires.

2. a water faucet.

[1800–10, Amer.; hydr-¹ + -ant]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

fireplug - an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire

fire hydrant, plug

hydrant - a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks

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