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Pipes: meaning, definitions and examples

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pipes

 

[ paษชps ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tubos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเค‡เคชเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rohre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pipa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ัƒะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rury

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใ‚คใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tuyaux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tuberรญas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท borular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์ดํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุงุจูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trubky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rรบry

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฎก้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cevi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะฑั‹ั€ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ borular

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tuberรญas

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,456, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.