playpipe

English

noun
Definitions
  • A rigid extension to a fire hose that provides a gripping surface for fire fighting personnel. Typically a pipe with handles that attaches to the end of a fire hose and has a nozzle attached to it.

Etymology

Compound from English play + English pipe (smoking pipe).

Origin

English

pipe

Gloss

smoking pipe

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