Definition

A tube made of metal that carries smoke or gases from a stove to a chimney.

Example

The stovepipe was installed to ensure that smoke from the fireplace could escape safely.

Conversation

I noticed the smoke from the fireplace is not going up the chimney properly.

Yeah, it might be because the stovepipe is blocked.

Do you think we should clean it or get a professional to check it?

Cleaning it ourselves could save some money, but a pro might do a better job.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stovepipe → The word is formed from "stove" (from Middle English *stove*, meaning a heated room or apparatus for heating) and "pipe" (from Old English *pīpe*, meaning a tube or conduit). A stovepipe refers to a pipe used to vent smoke from a stove.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'stove' that heats a room and a 'pipe' that carries smoke away — a stovepipe is the pipe that helps vent smoke from the stove.

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