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noun
A vertical pipe into which water is pumped so that a desired pressure is available at the bottom.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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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).
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noun
The plumbing for a water supply in a building for the use of firefighters; the water supply itself (firewater).
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noun
A freestanding pipe fitted with a tap which is installed outdoors to dispense water for everyday use.
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noun
a vertical pipe
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: pipe, pipage, piping
History
From stand + pipe.
Across languages
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