Pip: meaning, definitions and examples

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pip

[ pɪp ]

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tool

A tube or pipe that is used to transport liquids or gases, especially in a building or other structure.

Synonyms

conduit, pipe, tube

Examples of usage

The plumber fixed a leak in the pipework.
The laboratory uses a network of pips to transfer chemicals.

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technology

A package management system used to install and manage software packages written in Python.

Synonyms

Python installer, package installer

Examples of usage

You can easily install packages using the pip command.
Make sure to update your pip regularly to get the latest packages.

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music

A high-pitched sound or tone, especially in electronic music.

Synonyms

beep, chirp, high-pitched sound

Examples of usage

The song featured a catchy pip in the background.
The pip added a futuristic touch to the music.

Translations

Translations of the word "pip" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tubo

cano
pipeta

🇮🇳 ट्यूब

🇩🇪 Rohr

Röhre
Pipette

🇮🇩 tabung

pipa
pipet

🇺🇦 трубка

🇵🇱 rurka

🇯🇵 チューブ

パイプ
ピペット

🇫🇷 tube

tuyau
pipette

🇪🇸 tubo

caño
pipeta

🇹🇷 boru

🇰🇷 튜브

파이프
피펫

🇸🇦 أنبوب

🇨🇿 trubka

🇸🇰 trubka

🇨🇳 管子

🇸🇮 cev

🇮🇸 rör

🇰🇿 түтік

🇬🇪 მილაკი

🇦🇿 boru

🇲🇽 tubo

caño
pipeta

Word origin

The word 'pip' has multiple origins and meanings. In the context of a tube or pipe, it derives from Middle English 'pippe' and Old English 'pipa', related to Dutch 'pijp' and German 'Pfeife'. In the context of technology, 'pip' originated as an acronym for 'Pip Installs Packages' in the Python programming language. The musical use of 'pip' may stem from imitative origins, mimicking the sound of a high-pitched tone.