Standpipe
noun
A vertical pipe extending from a water supply, especially one installed as a temporary source of water during a street water main construction or repair.
The fire department hooked up their hoses to the standpipe to extinguish the fire.

Often appears as...
- standpipe system
- standpipe hose
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A high vertical pipe or reservoir built to hold water and create pressure in a water supply system.
The town built a standpipe to ensure they would always have enough water pressure.

Often appears as...
- water standpipe
- standpipe reservoir
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A pipe on a drilling rig which extends from the ground level to the top of the derrick, holding the drilling mud before it is pumped down the drill pipe.
The standpipe is part of the rig's circulation system and helps keep the drill bit clean and cool.

Often appears as...
- drilling standpipe
- rig standpipe
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A vertical pipe extending from a water supply, especially one installed as a temporary source of water during a street water main construction or repair.
The fire department hooked up their hoses to the standpipe to extinguish the fire.

Often appears as...
- standpipe system
- standpipe hose
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A high vertical pipe or reservoir built to hold water and create pressure in a water supply system.
The town built a standpipe to ensure they would always have enough water pressure.

Often appears as...
- water standpipe
- standpipe reservoir
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A pipe on a drilling rig which extends from the ground level to the top of the derrick, holding the drilling mud before it is pumped down the drill pipe.
The standpipe is part of the rig's circulation system and helps keep the drill bit clean and cool.

Often appears as...
- drilling standpipe
- rig standpipe
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3

Emergency Use
Standpipes provide water for firefighting, making them critical in emergencies.

Road closed ahead due to standpipe installation for the fire brigade.
Temporary Fixture
Unlike permanent structures, a standpipe can be a temporary setup during construction.

Workers will remove the standpipe after fixing the main water line.
Firefighting Equipment
When discussing firefighting, standpipes are essential equipment mentioned.

Ensure the standpipe is easily accessible to the firefighting team.
Emergency Use
Standpipes provide water for firefighting, making them critical in emergencies.

Road closed ahead due to standpipe installation for the fire brigade.
Temporary Fixture
Unlike permanent structures, a standpipe can be a temporary setup during construction.

Workers will remove the standpipe after fixing the main water line.
Firefighting Equipment
When discussing firefighting, standpipes are essential equipment mentioned.

Ensure the standpipe is easily accessible to the firefighting team.
Emergency Use
Standpipes provide water for firefighting, making them critical in emergencies.

Road closed ahead due to standpipe installation for the fire brigade.
Temporary Fixture
Unlike permanent structures, a standpipe can be a temporary setup during construction.

Workers will remove the standpipe after fixing the main water line.
Firefighting Equipment
When discussing firefighting, standpipes are essential equipment mentioned.

Ensure the standpipe is easily accessible to the firefighting team.
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