Associations to the word «Standpipe»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

STANDPIPE, noun. A vertical pipe.

Wise words

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