standpipe

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: stand=pipe

CIDE DICTIONARY

standpipe, n. 

•  A vertical pipe, open at the top, between a hydrant and a reservoir, to equalize the flow of water; also, a large vertical pipe, near a pumping engine, into which water is forced up, so as to give it sufficient head to rise to the required level at a distance.  [1913 Webster]
•  A supply pipe of sufficient elevation to enable the water to flow into the boiler, notwithstanding the pressure of the steam.  Knight.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

standpipe, n. a vertical pipe extending from a water supply, esp. one connecting a temporary tap to the mains.

THESAURUS

standpipe

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