EGAVE

standpipe

About 0.12 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A vertical pipe into which water is pumped so that a desired pressure is available at the bottom. A vertical pipe used as an overflow protection drain in certain domestic plumbing fixtures (e.g. flush toilets).
  2. noun A vertical pipe used as an overflow protection drain in certain domestic plumbing fixtures (e.g. flush toilets).
  3. noun The plumbing for a water supply in a building for the use of firefighters; the water supply itself (firewater).
    dry standpipe
  4. noun A freestanding pipe fitted with a tap which is installed outdoors to dispense water for everyday use.

Similar words

drivepipe playpipe penstock blasthole pentstock stirrup pump pipe sandpump pitch pipe service pipe

Often followed by

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Word family

standpipes

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