Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The pipe which conveys the drainage water in a mine shaft from the bottom pump to the surface.
  • noun The pipe and fixtures connecting a steam-boiler to the water-column which carries the water-gage and try-cocks.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word column-pipe.

Examples

    Sorry, no example sentences found.

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.