hydrant
noun/ˈhaɪdrənt/
Frequency rank: #16,972 most common English word
Meaning
a pipe fitted to a water main, used to draw water for fighting fires.
Example sentence
The firefighters quickly connected their hose to the nearest hydrant on the street.
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