Definition of hydrant
1 : a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from a water main (as for fighting fires) —called also fireplug
2 : faucet
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The suspect crashed into a fire hydrant at 147th and Wood streets in Harvey and fled on foot.
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His own giant photo is located on a wall outside the park between Jake Arrieta's and Baez's, right behind a yellow fire hydrant.
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Authorities will monitor for illegal parking, which includes drivers who block driveways and sidewalks or fire hydrants.
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A Sweetwater Authority spokewoman said the discolored water was likely caused by opening and shutting gate valves and fire hydrant valves in the system and repair work.
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A more isolated problem occurred when a fire hydrant was knocked over.
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So reopen the conversation while talking is still talking - as in, not yet a wrenched-open hydrant of pressurized resentment.
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So reopen the conversation while talking is still talking — as in, not yet a wrenched-open hydrant of pressurized resentment.
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Hydrants With Leg Extension How to do it: Begin on all fours with your knees hips-width apart and your wrists stacked over your shoulders.
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First Known Use of hydrant
1806
HYDRANT Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of hydrant for Students
: a pipe with a spout through which water may be drawn a fire hydrant
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