Hydrant

/ˈhaɪ.drənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An water outlet, typically in the street, used by firefighters to access water from the main supply.

The fire department quickly connected their hoses to the hydrant to extinguish the blaze.

A device for drawing water from a water supply system, used mainly for firefighting purposes.

The hydrant was painted bright red to make it easily visible in emergencies.

A fixture that provides water for fire trucks and other emergency services, typically installed on public streets.

Local regulations require that each block have at least one hydrant accessible to fire services.

From hydraulic, relating to the movement of fluids.

fire hydrant

A hydrant specifically for firefighting.

hydrant flow test

An assessment of the water pressure available from a hydrant.

hydraulic

Relating to or denoting machines or instruments operated by pressure fluids.

hydration

The process of causing something to absorb water.

Describes someone who is a source of hope or support, similar to a hydrant supplying water.

When things got tough, she was my hydrant.

Used in a humorous context to describe someone always ready to party or have a good time, akin to a hydrant that is always accessible.

He's such a hydrant; always ready with the drinks.