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hydrant
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hydrant
an outlet from a water main, usually consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached, from which water can be tapped for fighting fires
hydrant [′hī·drənt]
(civil engineering)
fire hydrant
hydrant
1. An apparatus for drawing water directly from a main; consists of a hollow metal cylinder provided with one or more nozzles to which a hose may be attached, or with a valve or faucet, used for supplying large quantities of water.
2.See fire hydrant.
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Question: Why, if Eugene's fire hydrants are yellow, is there a blue one on Amazon Parkway near Civic Stadium?
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