Standpipe (Noun)
Meaning
A vertical pipe.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The fire department used a standpipe to supply water to fight the fire in the high-rise building.
- A standpipe was installed on the construction site to make water easily accessible for the workers.
- The standpipe was used to provide a temporary water source while the main water line was under repair.
- In the marina, the dock's standpipe made it easy for boat owners to fill up their water tanks.
- The standpipe in the campsite made it convenient for campers to fill up their water containers.