sandpipe

Meaning

1. noun A pipe conveying sand, as in a steam locomotive, where it deposits sand directly in front of the driving wheels to aid traction.
2. noun A perpendicular cylindrical hollow, tapering to a point, occurring in chalk deposits, and usually filled with sand, gravel, or clay.

Similar words

sand-pipe sand drag sanding gear sandpile sandpit sandbed sandheap sandpack sander sand sludger