standpipe

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Etymology

From stand +‎ pipe.

Noun

standpipe (plural standpipes)

1. A vertical pipe into which water is pumped so that a desired pressure is available at the bottom.
   1. (by extension) A vertical pipe used as an overflow protection drain in certain domestic plumbing fixtures (e.g. flush toilets).
3. The plumbing for a water supply in a building for the use of firefighters; the water supply itself (firewater).

   dry standpipe;   wet standpipe

5. A freestanding pipe fitted with a tap which is installed outdoors to dispense water for everyday use.

Translations

vertical waterpipe

German: Steigleitung (de) f, Steigrohr (de) n Polish: wodociąg poziomy m

freestanding outdoors water pipe with a tap

Polish: wodociąg pożarowy m Ukrainian: водорозбі́рна коло́нка f (vodorozbírna kolónka)

See also

• fire hose
• hosepipe