escape pipe

British  

noun

1. a pipe for overflowing water, escaping steam, etc

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Example Sentences

I hoped that the escape pipe of the bath might be a great stone conduit leading to a fish-pond in the garden.

From Martin Hyde, the Duke's Messenger by Masefield, John

The shorter pipe leads to the escape pipe mentioned above, while the longer one comes from the generator.

From Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting Electric, Forge and Thermit Welding together with related methods and materials used in metal working and the oxygen process for removal of carbon by Manly, Harold P. (Harold Phillips)

When the cistern is scientifically constructed the supply pipe and escape pipe correspond in capacity, so that the water may be drawn off as fast as supplied, and none be wasted by overflow.

From Equality by Bellamy, Edward

The escape pipe of the sink was clogged, and he had to run his finger into it again and again to get it free.

From Vandover and the Brute by Norris, Frank

Soon the steam from the escape pipe set up its shrill clamour.

From The Golden Rock by Glanville, Ernest