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Noun (2)

chimney consisting of a metal pipe of large diameter that is used to connect a stove to a flue
a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver furSynonyms: dress hat high hat opera hat silk hat top hat topper beaver

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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]