Definition & Meaning of "pipe"in English

Pipe

NOUN

A long, hollow cylinder with a circular cross-section

Examples

The artist sculpted a series of interconnected pipes for the modern art installation.

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

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

Examples

The plumber installed a new pipe to ensure the water flowed smoothly.

The gas company replaced the old pipe to prevent leaks.

1.2

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

Examples

He packed the pipe with his favorite tobacco blend.

She enjoyed a quiet evening on the porch with her pipe and a good book.

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

(plural only) biceps, especially when they are large or well-defined

Slang

Examples

He 's rocking some serious pipes after that arm workout.

Got ta train hard if you want your pipes to stand out.

to pipe

VERB

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

Examples

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

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

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

Examples

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

Examples

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

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

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

Examples

She piped beautiful flowers onto the cake with whipped cream.

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