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pipe — a tube of metal, plastic, or other material used to convey water, gas, oil, or other fluid substances

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a tube of metal, plastic, or other material used to convey water, gas, oil, or other fluid substances

Pronunciation (IPA): /paɪp/

Example Sentences

  • My grandfather still smokes a pipe like Sherlock Holmes.
  • The plumber fixed the broken pipe faster than a pizza delivery.
  • Getting into Harvard without studying is just a pipe dream.

pipe

NOUN

[/paɪp/]

a tube of metal, plastic, or other material used to convey water, gas, oil, or other fluid substances

a skilled plumber carefully connects a large metal pipe to an existing water main underground. He uses a wrench to tighten the joint as water flows through the transparent section. The connected pipe immediately begins carrying clean water from the main line toward nearby buildings. Water rushes through the pipe system in a visible stream showing the flow direction. Other construction workers observe the successful connection while pointing at the steady water flow. A supervisor nods approvingly as the pipe system begins functioning properly.  pipes being used to convey water and other fluid substances through a distribution system
💡 Concept

a skilled plumber carefully connects a large metal pipe to an existing water main underground. He uses a wrench to tighten the joint as water flows through the transparent section. The connected pipe immediately begins carrying clean water from the main line toward nearby buildings. Water rushes through the pipe system in a visible stream showing the flow direction. Other construction workers observe the successful connection while pointing at the steady water flow. A supervisor nods approvingly as the pipe system begins functioning properly. pipes being used to convey water and other fluid substances through a distribution system

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/paɪp/
🇬🇧 UK/paɪp/

🌳Etymology

Rootpipe

Origin

The word pipe derives from Old English 'pipe', which is related to Latin 'pipare' meaning 'to peep or chirp'. Originally referring to the chirping sounds of birds or the sound of a musical pipe, the term gradually extended to denote any tubular or cylindrical object.

Breakdown

Latin 'pipare' (to peep, chirp, make a high-pitched sound) → Old English 'pipe' (musical instrument, then any hollow cylinder for conveying something).

🎵Rhyme

wipe
type
ripe
stripe

🔗Collocations

water pipe
smoking pipe
pipe dream
burst pipe
pipe down
drain pipe
pipe music

📝Examples

“My grandfather still smokes a pipe like Sherlock Holmes.”

😄 Fun example

“The plumber fixed the broken pipe faster than a pizza delivery.”

“Getting into Harvard without studying is just a pipe dream.”

“The teacher told the noisy students to pipe down or face detention.”

😄 Fun example

“He tried to impress his date by smoking a pipe, but just kept coughing.”

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