Definition & Meaning of "pipe"

Pipe

NOUN

A long, hollow cylinder with a circular cross-section

Example

The children used cardboard pipes to build a makeshift tunnel in the playground.

The engineer analyzed the airflow through the pipe to optimize ventilation.

The manufacturer produced a batch of plastic pipes for the construction project.

1.1

a cylindrical hollow tube or conduit typically made of metal, plastic, or other materials, used for the transportation of fluids, gases, or other substances from one place to another

Example

The oil flowed through the underground pipe to the refinery.

The gas company replaced the old pipe to prevent leaks.

The factory used a series of pipes to transport chemicals safely.

1.2

a tube of metal, plastic, or other material used to smoke tobacco or other substances

Example

He packed the pipe with his favorite tobacco blend.

The old sailor 's pipe was always filled with aromatic tobacco.

He carved a new pipe from a piece of briarwood.

1.3

any one of the long, hollow tubes in musical instruments, such as organs or wind instruments, that directs air to produce sound

1.4

a simple wind instrument made of a straight tube with holes that the player blows into to produce different musical notes

to pipe

VERB

to produce a high-pitched sound like that of a bird

Example

The children 's voices piped excitedly as they played in the garden.

The little girl piped a cheerful tune as she skipped down the path.

The bird began to pipe its morning song, waking everyone up.

to play a musical instrument, typically a simple wind instrument such as a flute or a pipe, producing melodious sounds

Example

The musician piped a traditional folk song at the village festival.

The shepherd piped a merry tune to entertain himself on the hillside.

She piped a haunting melody that echoed through the forest.

trim with piping

to transport fluids or gases through a system of pipelines

Example

Engineers worked on plans to pipe water from the reservoir to the city.

The company invested in new infrastructure to pipe natural gas across the region.

They decided to pipe the oil directly from the offshore platform to the refinery.

to create decorative patterns or designs by forcing a semi-solid mixture, such as whipped cream or dough, through a nozzle or pastry bag with a specific shape

Example

The pastry chef piped delicate patterns on the dessert with chocolate ganache.

She piped beautiful flowers onto the cake with whipped cream.

The baker piped intricate designs onto the cookies using royal icing.

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