pipestem

/ˈpaɪpˌstɛm/
noun
  1. The thin, hollow stem of a tobacco pipe.
    • She accidentally bit down too hard and cracked the pipestem.
    • He cleaned the pipestem with a small brush to remove the buildup.
    • The antique pipestem was made of carved amber.
  2. Something that is very thin and narrow, like a pipe stem.
    • The trail narrowed to a pipestem path through the canyon.
    • She wore a dress with pipestem sleeves that hugged her arms tightly.
    • The old man's legs were like pipestems, thin and frail.
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