Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dottle

Noun
/ˈdɒtəl/
Definition
A small quantity of tobacco or other material left at the bottom of a smoking pipe.
Examples
  • After enjoying his pipe, he noticed a dottle that had formed at the bottom, which he decided to discard.
  • Make sure to clean your pipe thoroughly to prevent dottle from accumulating and altering the flavor of your smoke.
Meaning
Dottle refers specifically to the leftover residue in a pipe after smoking, often considered as waste material due to its bitter taste when burnt.
Synonyms
  • Residue
  • Remnant
  • Waste