Meaning Of The Word Standpipe

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Standpipe? Find Standpipe meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Standpipe Meaning

Standpipe Definition
Standpipe Definition

What's The Definition Of Standpipe?

standpipe
countable noun: A standpipe is a vertical pipe that is connected to a water supply and stands in a street or other public place.

standpipe in American English
a high vertical pipe or cylindrical tank for storing water and keeping it at a desired pressure, esp. such a large tank used in a water-supply system for a town, etc.
noun: a vertical pipe or tower into which water is pumped to obtain a required head

standpipe in British English
noun: a vertical pipe, open at the upper end, attached to a pipeline or tank serving to limit the pressure head to that of the height of the pipe

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Depressive symptoms ‐ a lack of order; disarray; confusion [...]; any…
  • Chopping board ‐ countable noun: A chopping board is a wooden or…
  • Patchiest ‐ adjective: irregular in quality, occurrence, intensity…
  • Home-lover ‐ noun: a person who enjoys being at home and who…
  • Ancients ‐ the civilized peoples, nations, or cultures of…
  • Docible ‐ adjective: susceptible to teaching or training…
  • Afterparty ‐ countable noun: An afterparty is a small party…
  • Bateless ‐ adjective: not abating or not able to…
  • Ramulose ‐ adjective: (of the parts or organs of animals…
  • Flukier ‐ adjective: done or gained by an accident, esp…