Pipes: meaning, definitions and examples

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pipes

[ paɪps ]

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smoking

A tube of metal, plastic, or other material used to convey liquid, gas, oil, or other substances.

Synonyms

conduits, ducts, tubes

Examples of usage

The plumber fixed the leak in the pipes.
The pipes in the house needed replacement.

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music

A wind instrument consisting of a single tube with holes along it that are covered and uncovered with the fingers to produce different notes.

Synonyms

bagpipes, flute, whistle

Examples of usage

He played a traditional Irish tune on the pipes.
The sound of the pipes echoed through the valley.

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informal

To play on a musical instrument, especially a wind instrument.

Synonyms

entertain, perform, play

Examples of usage

He pipes a cheerful tune every morning.
The band piped a lively melody at the parade.

Translations

Translations of the word "pipes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tubos

🇮🇳 पाइप्स

🇩🇪 Rohre

🇮🇩 pipa

🇺🇦 труби

🇵🇱 rury

🇯🇵 パイプ

🇫🇷 tuyaux

🇪🇸 tuberías

🇹🇷 borular

🇰🇷 파이프

🇸🇦 أنابيب

🇨🇿 trubky

🇸🇰 rúry

🇨🇳 管道

🇸🇮 cevi

🇮🇸 rör

🇰🇿 құбырлар

🇬🇪 მილები

🇦🇿 borular

🇲🇽 tuberías

Word origin

The word 'pipes' originated from the Middle English word 'pipa', which in turn came from the Old English 'pipor'. It has been used for centuries to refer to various types of tubes or musical instruments. The use of 'pipes' in the context of conveying substances through tubes dates back to ancient times, while the musical instrument usage has been prominent in various cultures throughout history.

See also: pipe, pipefitting, pipeline, piper, pipet, pipework, piping.