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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 band arm band /ˈɑrm bænd/

noun

  1. A band worn around the arm for decoration  ( arm band , armlet )
    a band worn around the arm for decoration


 Gulf War Gulf War /ɡʌlf wɔːr/

noun

  1. A dispute over control of the waterway between Iraq and Iran broke out into open fighting in 1980 and continued until 1988, when they accepted a UN cease-fire resolution  ( Gulf War , Iran-Iraq War )
    a dispute over control of the waterway between Iraq and Iran broke out into open fighting in 1980 and continued until 1988, when they accepted a UN cease-fire resolution
  2. A war fought between Iraq and a coalition led by the United States that freed Kuwait from Iraqi invaders; 1990-1991  ( Gulf War , Persian Gulf War )
    a war fought between Iraq and a coalition led by the United States that freed Kuwait from Iraqi invaders; 1990-1991


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