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standpipe

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stand·pipe  (stndpp)
n.
A large vertical pipe into which water is pumped in order to produce a desired pressure.
standpipe [ˈstændˌpaɪp]
n
1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a vertical pipe, open at the upper end, attached to a pipeline or tank serving to limit the pressure head to that of the height of the pipe
2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a temporary freshwater outlet installed in a street during a period when household water supplies are cut off
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.standpipe - a vertical pipe
pipage, pipe, piping - a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
Translations
standpipe [ˈstændpaɪp] N
1. (Tech) → columna f de alimentación
2. (in street) → fuente f provisional
standpipe [ˈstændpaɪp] n → colonne f d'alimentation
standpipe [ˈstændˌpaɪp] n → fontanella
standpipe [ˈstændˌpaɪp] n → fontanella


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