steampipe

American  

[steem-pahyp] / ˈstimˌpaɪp /

noun

1. a pipe for conveying steam from a boiler.

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Etymology

Origin of steampipe

First recorded in 1855–60; steam + pipe ¹

Example Sentences

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steampipe

The steampipe was rusty, and she looked as if she had been abandoned.

From Rollo in Scotland by Abbott, Jacob

All this time the steampipe of the little steamer alongside kept up such a deafening roar that it was almost impossible to hear what was said.

From Rollo on the Atlantic by Abbott, Jacob

The Sachem, followed by the Arizona, took the eastern or Louisiana channel, and was hardly under fire before a shot struck her steampipe and completely disabled her.

From History of the Nineteenth Army Corps by Irwin, Richard B. (Richard Biddle)

"Do you remember carrying me from the number seven culvert clean back to the station after the steampipe broke?"

From The Daughter of a Magnate by Spearman, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton)

There were steampipe collars to unbolt and pack, and bolt again, before that was done; while when Austin came upon Jefferson, he held up one hand from which the scalded skin was peeling.

From For Jacinta by Bindloss, Harold