Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A pipe used to convey oil.
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Examples
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The pipe-thread and sleeves used on the ordinary steam and water pipe are not strong enough for the duty demanded of the oil-pipe.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 Various
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In the oil-pipe, the pipe ends and sockets are cut on a taper of ¾ inch to 1 foot, for a 4-inch pipe, and the socket used is thicker than the steam and water socket, is 3¾ inches long, and has entrance for
Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 Various
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The plug of each cock has on its side a small hollow, which during one part of its revolution presents itself under the oil-pipe, and receives a charge of oil.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 324, March 18, 1882 Various
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Is there not going to be a great oil-pipe line from the Muslem fields ending at Haifa?
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The focus of the parabolic cylinder heated the oil-pipe to such a degree (bad pun) that 24-hour cooking was available -- according to the article.
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"We have a lot of interest out there, both in Afghanistan and outside Afghanistan, in the military, in drug interdiction, borders, commercial things like oil-pipe monitoring.
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