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A hydrant is any discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from a water main. Obviously we nearly always see these in conjunction with supplying water to fight fires, but calling it a fire hydrant makes that specific. It also probably gets tacked on to emphasize the purpose of the hydrant.

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Q: Why is the common name hydrant called firehydrant?
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