stovepipe

2 definitions found

stovepipe - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Stovepipe \Stove"pipe`\ (st[=o]v"p[imac]p`), n.
     Pipe made of sheet iron in length and angular or curved
     pieces fitting together, -- used to connect a portable stove
     with a chimney flue.
     [1913 Webster]
  
     Stovepipe hat, A tall silk hat with a brim, worn commonly
        as an item of formal dress by gentlemen in the late
        1800's. [Slang, U.S.]
        [1913 Webster +PJC]

stovepipe - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  stovepipe
      n 1: chimney consisting of a metal pipe of large diameter that
           is used to connect a stove to a flue
      2: a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or
         with beaver fur [syn: dress hat, high hat, opera hat,
         silk hat, stovepipe, top hat, topper, beaver]