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fire hydrant

NOUN
emergency water connection on street
Synonyms


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In May, a well on the Pecos County property of Laura Briggs started spraying saltwater like a fire hydrant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

USC recruit and Chatsworth basketball star Alijah Arenas is still recovering after crashing his Tesla Cybertruck into a fire hydrant and tree last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025

They couldn't find the fire hydrant outside which delayed it even more.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2025

In a recent interview, Mr. Navarro recalled that, in a heated Oval Office argument, Mr. Cohn “lifted his leg on me,” making a gesture like a dog at a fire hydrant.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2024

"My legs are too stubby to jump over anything taller than a fire hydrant."

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein



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