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standpipe.

A vertical pipe into which water is pumped so that a desired pressure is available at the bottom.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A vertical pipe into which water is pumped so that a desired pressure is available at the bottom.

  2. A vertical pipe into which water is pumped so that a desired pressure is available at the bottom. A vertical pipe used as an overflow protection drain in certain domestic plumbing fixtures (e.g. flush toilets).

    broadly
  3. The plumbing for a water supply in a building for the use of firefighters; the water supply itself (firewater).

    dry standpipe
    wet standpipe
  4. A freestanding pipe fitted with a tap which is installed outdoors to dispense water for everyday use.

Where this word comes from

From stand + pipe.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.