See Also: standpipe(medicine)
standpipe(dictionary)
standpipe(dictionary)

standpipe (iou)



standpipe noun. M19.
[from STAND verb + PIPE noun1.]
A vertical pipe for the conveyance of water, gas, etc., to a higher level. M19.
spec. A vertical pipe extending from a water supply, esp. one connecting a temporary tap to the mains. M19.
Times Erecting standpipes in the streets..so that no one shall be..without water.