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  1. 1. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A supply pipe of sufficient elevation to enable the water to flow into the boiler, notwithstanding the pressure of the steam. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a vertical pipe Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 1. (Engin.) 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. 2. (Steam Boiler) A supply pipe of sufficient elevation to enable the water to flow into the boiler, notwithstanding the pressure of the steam. Knight. Source: webster
  5. 5. A vertical pipe, open at the top, between a hydrant and areservoir, to equalize the flow of water; also, a large verticalpipe, near a pumping engine, into which water is forced up, so as togive it sufficient head to rise to the required level at a distance. Source: adambom

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