steampipe
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of steampipe
Example Sentences
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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 Harold Bindloss
At first I could not hear very well, the steampipe made such a noise.
From Rollo in Scotland by Jacob Abbott
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 Jacob Abbott
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 Richard B. (Richard Biddle) Irwin
Only her speed and manoeuvring capacity had suffered considerably owing to a steampipe having been hit.
From The Coming Conquest of England by August Niemann
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