Fireplug
(noun)
- A hydrant used to provide water to firefighters in case of a fire.
- A water hydrant in the streets.
Origin:
Derived from the term 'fire hydrant', which refers to a structure designed to supply water to firefighting efforts.
Examples:
- In the event of a fire, the fireplug is one of the first places the firefighters will turn to.
- The fireplug was the source of water used by the children to play on hot summer days.
- The fireplug was painted red to distinguish it from other hydrants.
- The fire department regularly tested the fireplug to ensure that it was in proper working order.
- In the event of a fire, the fireplug would be opened to supply water to the fire trucks.