Definition of standpipe Standpipe
stand•pipe
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What does standpipe mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: standpipes |
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| standpipe - a vertical pipe |
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Wiktionary 
- standpipe (Noun)
A vertical pipe into which water is pumped so that a desired pressure is available at the bottom. - standpipe (Noun)
The water supply of a building for the use of firefighters.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- standpipe (n.)
A vertical pipe, open at the top, between a hydrant and a reservoir, to equalize the flow of water; also, a large vertical pipe, near a pumping engine, into which water is forced up, so as to give it sufficient head to rise to the required level at a distance. - standpipe (n.)
A supply pipe of sufficient elevation to enable the water to flow into the boiler, notwithstanding the pressure of the steam.
Part of speech
🔤- standpipe, noun, singular of standpipes.
