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 stovepipe stovepipe /ˈstoʊvˌpaɪp/

noun

  1. A man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur  ( beaver , dress hat , high hat , opera hat , silk hat , stovepipe , top hat , topper , stovepipe hat )
    a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur
  2. Chimney consisting of a metal pipe of large diameter that is used to connect a stove to a flue  ( stovepipe )
    chimney consisting of a metal pipe of large diameter that is used to connect a stove to a flue
      The old cabin had a stovepipe extending from its roof, releasing smoke from the wood-burning stove.
    The old cabin had a stovepipe extending from its roof, releasing smoke from the wood-burning stove.


 police van police van /pəˈliːs væn/

noun

  1. Van used by police to transport prisoners  ( black Maria , paddy wagon [ N. American, Australian, New Zeland] , patrol wagon [American, Australian, New Zeland] , police van , police wagon , wagon )
    van used by police to transport prisoners


 arm guard arm guard /ˈɑrm gɑrd/

noun

  1. A pad worn by football players and hockey goalkeepers  ( arm guard , arm pad )
    a pad worn by football players and hockey goalkeepers


 telephonist telephonist /təˈlɛfənɪst/

noun

  1. Someone who helps callers get the person they are calling  ( switchboard operator , telephonist , telephone operator )
    someone who helps callers get the person they are calling
      The telephone operator connected my call to the desired extension.
    The telephone operator connected my call to the desired extension.


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