Definition

A tall vertical pipe that holds water and helps maintain pressure in a water supply system.

Example

The firefighters connected their hoses to the standpipe to access water quickly during the emergency.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a standpipe in action?

Yeah, I saw one during a fire drill last week.

They're really important for maintaining water pressure, right?

Exactly! Without a standpipe, the system wouldn't work as well.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Standpipe → The word is formed from "stand" (from Old English "standan", meaning to stand) and "pipe" (from Old French "pippe", meaning a tube or pipe). A standpipe is a pipe that stands upright, typically used for water supply.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'stands' upright ('stand') and is a 'tube' ('pipe') for carrying water — that's what a standpipe is.

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