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

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

The Hydra was much larger than the old Venom, had fine open decks, and tall, raking masts, with a low, wide funnel of jet, up which went the crimson copper steampipe.

From Shireen and her Friends Pages from the Life of a Persian Cat by Stables, Gordon

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)

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