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单词 stand-pipe
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stand-pipev.

Brit. /ˈstan(d)pʌɪp/, U.S. /ˈstæn(d)ˌpaɪp/
Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: standpipe n.
Etymology: < standpipe n.
rare.
transitive. To install standpipes in (an area) for the supply of drinking water; to attach standpipes to (a source of oil, water, etc.).
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1895 Daily News 22 Mar. 3/7 The Company caused the district to be stand-piped.
1921 Engin. & Mining Jrnl. 31 Dec. 1064/1 It [sc. the hole] was standpiped and chopped down to 1,400 ft.
1984 5th Austral. Tunnelling Conf.: Papers 100/1 The holes will be standpiped and valved and may need monitoring to ensure accuracy.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2022).
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