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noun hy·drant \ ˈhī-drənt \

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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Avoid other finable violations by paying the right amount at meters and not parking within 5 feet of driveways, 15 feet of fire hydrants, 20 feet of crosswalks, or 30 feet of stop and yield signs.

— jessica lee, The Seattle Times, "What’s with Seattle’s rule limiting on-street parking to 72 hours?," 27 Aug. 2017
Then in early 1979, as though someone removed the cap from a fire hydrant, a stream of information burst back toward Earth.

— marina koren, The Atlantic, "Voyager Made the Solar System a Real Place," 25 Aug. 2017
With no water hydrants in the immediate area, fire crews from Prairie Township Fire Protection District and Central Jackson County Fire Protection District were called to bring additional water to the scene.

— ian cummings, kansascity, "Truck fire blocks traffic on I-470 in Lee’s Summit," 18 July 2017
The suspect crashed into a fire hydrant at 147th and Wood streets in Harvey and fled on foot.

— frank vaisvilas, Daily Southtown, "Dolton police: Store manager shot in attempted robbery," 9 July 2017
Pull the leg back towards the body then lift the right knee out to the side, keeping a 90-degree angle at the knee (picture a dog at a fire hydrant).

— Philly.com, "Build your booty without doing a single squat or lunge," 5 July 2017
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.

— paul sullivan, chicagotribune.com, "Kyle Schwarber rediscovering his form in Iowa: 'This is a positive time'," 1 July 2017
Authorities will monitor for illegal parking, which includes drivers who block driveways and sidewalks or fire hydrants.

— wilborn p. nobles iii, NOLA.com, "Here's what you should know about traffic during Essence Festival," 30 June 2017
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.

— karen kucher, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Algae bloom in Sweetwater Reservoir blamed for taste, odor problems," 23 June 2017

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noun hy·drant \ ˈhī-drənt \

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:a pipe with a spout through which water may be drawn

a fire hydrant

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