hydrant

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hydrant

/ˈhaɪdɹənt/

Where it comes from

An irregular formation: hydr- + -ant, originally US English. By surface analysis, hydrate + -ant.

noun hydrants

An outlet from a liquid/fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped. A horde of dirty children play about the dripping hydrant, the only thing in the alley that thinks enough of its chance to make the most of it: it is the best it can do.

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noun outlet from a liquid/fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped

Español	hidrante
Português	hidrante

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"hydrant." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/hydrant. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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@misc{hydrant_2026,
  title = {hydrant},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/hydrant},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}