fire hydrant
noun
: a pipe usually in the street that provides water especially for putting out fires
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Wilson was built like a fire hydrant at 190 pounds and produced huge power.
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Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Years later, one of his political opponents printed a flier with a red fire hydrant.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
For efficient and safe removal, residents should avoid stacking debris near trees, utility poles, mailboxes, fire hydrants, or meters.
—Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 12 July 2025
Drivers know not to park in front of a fire hydrant or driveway, Gonzalez said.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Years later, one of his political opponents printed a flier with a red fire hydrant.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
For efficient and safe removal, residents should avoid stacking debris near trees, utility poles, mailboxes, fire hydrants, or meters.
—Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 12 July 2025
Drivers know not to park in front of a fire hydrant or driveway, Gonzalez said.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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“Fire hydrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20hydrant. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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