"Churchwarden" is a term used to describe tobaccopipes with long, curvedstems. Some Churchwarden pipes can be as long as 12 inches. They can be almost straight or curved like a saxophone. Churchwarden pipes are most well known for their similar appearance to the pipes used in the books and filmsThe Lord of the Rings.
Example Usage of Churchwarden
debtDRHerts: Uh ohh - chicken bigger than I thought, extra cooking time. The good Mrs DDH (Churchwarden and school governor) won't be amused!
dougchaplin: Sometimes it seems like the official church (this time in persona Churchwarden – not this parish) really doesn't want people to join
romeospipe: Just arrived: Pipes from Design Berlin, LaRocca and Churchwarden pipes from Savinelli. You will also find Stanwell, BC, Kaywoodie and more.