Meaning of the word hydrant in English

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hydrant

US /ˈhaɪ.drənt/
UK /ˈhaɪ.drənt/

Noun

a pipe with a nozzle and a valve, connected to a water main, used for drawing water to put out fires

Example:
The firefighters quickly connected their hose to the fire hydrant.
A car crashed into a fire hydrant, causing water to gush into the street.
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