Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A pipe, running along near the top of the steam-space, which takes steam from the boiler.

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Examples

  • Then the reversing lever went forward with a clang, and the steam squealed shrilly in the dry-pipe.

    Empire Builders Francis Lynde 1893

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