blastpipe

English

/ˈblæstpaɪp/

noun
Definitions
  • (rail) Part of the exhaust system of a steam locomotive that discharges exhaust steam from the cylinders into the smokebox beneath the chimney in order to increase the draught through the fire.

Etymology

Compound from English blast (immature cell) + English pipe (smoking pipe).

Origin

English

pipe

Gloss

smoking pipe

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