Standpipe

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /stændpaɪp/

Definitions of standpipe

noun a vertical pipe or tube that is used for conveying water, especially in a fire protection system

Example Sentences

A1 The standpipe is used to provide water for firefighting purposes.

A2 In case of emergency, firefighters can connect their hoses to the standpipe.

B1 The building's standpipe system was inspected annually to ensure it was in working order.

B2 The standpipe on the construction site was a crucial safety feature for the workers.

C1 The standpipe network in the city was upgraded to meet the growing demand for water supply.

C2 The architect designed the building with multiple standpipes to ensure adequate water supply in case of a fire.

Examples of standpipe in a Sentence

formal The firefighters connected their hoses to the standpipe to access water on the upper floors of the building.

informal Make sure to check the standpipe in case of a fire, it's our main source of water.

slang I heard there was a leak in the standpipe, so they had to shut off the water supply.

figurative The standpipe of knowledge flows endlessly, providing us with a constant stream of information.

Grammatical Forms of standpipe

plural

standpipes

comparative

more standpipe

superlative

most standpipe

present tense

standpipe

future tense

will standpipe

perfect tense

have stoodpipe

continuous tense

is standingpipe

singular

standpipe

positive degree

standpipe

infinitive

to standpipe

gerund

standingpipe

participle

stoodpipe

Origin and Evolution of standpipe

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'standpipe' originated from the combination of 'stand' and 'pipe', referring to a vertical pipe that stands upright.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a vertical pipe used for water supply or firefighting, the term 'standpipe' has evolved to also refer to a vertical pipe used for various purposes such as ventilation or drainage in modern construction and engineering contexts.