playpipe

English

Etymology

From play +‎ pipe.

Noun

playpipe (plural playpipes)

  1. 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.

References

  • Mil spec A-A-59438; fire fighting equipment manufacturers.