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pipestem

American  
[pahyp-stem] / ˈpaɪpˌstɛm /

noun

  1. the stem of a tobacco pipe.

  2. something resembling this in slenderness, as an unusually thin arm or leg.


Etymology

Origin of pipestem

An Americanism dating back to 1720–30; pipe 1 + stem 1

Example Sentences

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Rose Pipestem, a member of the Montana First Nation who is also a survivor of the Ermineskin school, said she will try to see the pope.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2022

Pipestem did not file a claim for compensation because she can’t recall the incident.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2022

“We ran into each other at the Pipestem festival for their 50th anniversary. We talked for a while, but I didn’t even know where he was living by then,” he said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 11, 2020

“In late summer, construction will begin at North Bend. In the fall, we’ll start at Blackwater, and then will come Hawks Nest, Pipestem and Tygart. They’re all going to get a pretty nice facelift.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2020

I was sorry when we rounded Pipestem Point, and the huddled tilts of the Lodge, half buried in snow, came into view.

From Doctor Luke of the Labrador by Duncan, Norman

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