hydrant

Meanings

• noun

  A large, usually cylindrical structure with a valve used for supplying water to a fire or for fire-fighting.

  - "The fire department tested the hydrant to ensure it was functioning properly."
  - "Firefighters connected their hoses to the hydrant to fight the blaze."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhaɪdɹənt/
   
   
   
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Variants

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fireplug , hydrant , hydrants , fire hydrant , fire hydrants

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Etymology

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The term 'hydrant' comes from the Greek word 'hydor', meaning water.

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Trivia

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1. Hydrants were first used in the early 18th century in Europe.

2. The first recorded use of a fire hydrant in the United States was in 1828 in Baltimore, Maryland.

3. Hydrants are typically painted bright colors, such as red or orange, to make them easily visible in emergencies.

4. Hydrants are tested regularly to ensure they are functioning properly and can provide enough water to fight a fire.

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Related Concepts

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1. fire hydrant: A type of hydrant specifically designed for use in fire-fighting.

2. water hydrant: A type of hydrant used to supply water for industrial or agricultural purposes.

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Culture

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Hydrants are a common feature in urban areas and are often painted bright colors for easy identification. They have been featured in various works of art and literature, including the children's book 'The Little Engine That Could', which famously states, 'I think I can, I think I can' as the train struggles to pull a train full of toys up a hill, passing a red fire hydrant.

How to Memorize "hydrant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, red cylindrical object with a valve on top. Imagine a fire hydrant in a city street, with firefighters connecting their hoses to it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hydrant' with 'water' and 'fire-fighting'. Remember that it is a large structure used to supply water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Huge, Red, Valve' to remember the definition of hydrant: Huge = large structure, Red = often painted red, Valve = used to control the flow of water.

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