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WASH-OUT HYDRANT [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Distribution (Water Supply)
OBS

hydrant: A device, connected to a water main and provided with the necessary valves and outlets, to which a fire hose may be attached for discharging water at a high rate for the purpose of extinguishing fires, washing down streets, or flushing out the water main.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution de l'eau
DEF

Prise sur une conduite d'eau, munie d'une vanne permettant d'effectuer le lavage des rues, l'arrosage des parcs, des jardins, etc.

Spanish

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