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Meaning of Hydrant | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈhaɪdɹənt

Definitions

An outlet from a liquid/fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped.

Equivalents

العربية الحنفية صنبور
Čeština hydrant
Español hidrante
Suomi vesiposti
Français hydrant
Magyar tűzcsap
Polski hydrant
Português hidrante
Tiếng Việt máy nước

Examples

“A horde of dirty children play about the dripping hydrant, the only thing in the alley that thinks enough of its chance to make the most of it: it is the best it can do.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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