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pipe

/paɪp/

pipenoun

pipes

/paɪp/

Definitions

A tube used to convey water, gas, oil, or other fluid substances.

The plumber fixed the leaking pipe under the sink.

A device for smoking, typically consisting of a bowl and a stem.

He packed his pipe with tobacco and lit it with a match.

A musical instrument consisting of a tube with holes that are covered by the fingers or keys to produce different notes.

The musician played a beautiful melody on his wooden pipe.

A cylindrical object or structure resembling a tube, often used in various contexts.

The children crawled through the large pipe at the playground.

Synonyms

pipeverb

piped

Past Simple

piped

Past Participle

piping

Gerund

/paɪp/

Definitions

To convey a liquid or gas through a pipe or system of pipes.

The company piped natural gas to the new housing development.

To play a tune on a pipe or similar wind instrument.

The musician piped a lively tune that got everyone dancing.

To transmit information or data electronically.

The live feed was piped directly to the main screen in the auditorium.

To speak or sing in a high-pitched voice.

She piped up with a cheerful greeting as soon as she saw her friend.

To decorate a cake or other food item by squeezing icing or another substance through a piping bag.

The baker piped intricate designs onto the wedding cake.

Synonyms

pipeadjective

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to pipes (e.g., "pipe wrench").

Translations

pour tuyauxEmploi attributif : qui sert aux tuyaux ou aux conduites.

The plumber brought a pipe cutter and a pipe wrench.

Le plombier a apporté un coupe-tuyau et une clé pour tuyaux.

Definitions

Relating to or designed for use with or in pipes; used attributively before another noun.

The plumber brought a pipe cutter and a pipe wrench.