"sandpipe" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: sandpipes [plural]
Etymology: From sand + pipe. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|sand|pipe}} sand + pipe Head templates: {{en-noun}} sandpipe (plural sandpipes)
  1. A pipe conveying sand, as in a steam locomotive, where it deposits sand directly in front of the driving wheels to aid traction.
    Sense id: en-sandpipe-en-noun-iMUdyElr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 87 13 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 86 14 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 93 7
  2. A perpendicular cylindrical hollow, tapering to a point, occurring in chalk deposits, and usually filled with sand, gravel, or clay.
    Sense id: en-sandpipe-en-noun-unJAUieA
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: sand-pipe

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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