fire hydrant

noun

: a pipe usually in the street that provides water especially for putting out fires

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“Fire hydrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20hydrant. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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