pipe
pipe /ˈpaɪp/
noun
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()
A tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
(
tobacco pipe
, pipe
)
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
The pipe smoker enjoyed a quiet moment with his pipe and a newspaper
The pipe smoker enjoyed a quiet moment with his pipe and a newspaper
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()
A long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
(
pipage
, piping
, pipe
)
a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
The car's exhaust pipe was leaking, causing a lot of noise pollution
The car's exhaust pipe was leaking, causing a lot of noise pollution
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The flues and stops on a pipe organ
(
organ pipe
, pipe
, pipework
)
the flues and stops on a pipe organ
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A tubular wind instrument
(
pipe
)
a tubular wind instrument
He played a beautiful tune on his pipe.
He played a beautiful tune on his pipe.
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A hollow cylindrical shape
(
pipe
, tube
)
a hollow cylindrical shape
The dentist used a small tube to suction excess saliva during the procedure.
The dentist used a small tube to suction excess saliva during the procedure.
verb
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()
Utter a shrill cry
(
pipe up
, pipe
, shrill
, shriek
)
utter a shrill cry
The child let out a piercing shriek when they saw the spider.
The child let out a piercing shriek when they saw the spider.
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Trim with piping
(
pipe
)
trim with piping
Pipe the skirt
pipe the skirt
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(music) play on a pipe
(
pipe
)
(music) play on a pipe
Pipe a tune
pipe a tune
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Transport by pipeline
(
pipe
)
transport by pipeline
Pipe oil, water, and gas into the desert
pipe oil, water, and gas into the desert