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

Only her speed and manoeuvring capacity had suffered considerably owing to a steampipe having been hit.

From The Coming Conquest of England by Niemann, August

The engine was stopped, and the monstrous steampipe commenced blowing off the steam, which, being now no longer employed to work the engine, it would be dangerous to keep pent up.

From Rollo on the Atlantic by Abbott, Jacob

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

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

At first I could not hear very well, the steampipe made such a noise.

From Rollo in Scotland by Abbott, Jacob