pipe

//paɪp//
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Visual representation of pipe

Noun

pipeSingular
pipesPlural
1

A hollow tube used to convey water, gas, oil, or other fluids.

The water pipe under the sink is leaking.

2

A device for smoking tobacco, consisting of a narrow tube with a bowl at one end.

My grandfather used to smoke a pipe every evening.

3

A tubular wind instrument, such as an organ pipe or a simple flute.

The shepherd played a simple pipe while watching his sheep.

Verb

1

To convey water, gas, or other substances through a pipe or system of pipes.

They piped water from the lake to the village.

2

To play music on a pipe or pipes.

The shepherd piped a cheerful tune.

3

To speak or sing in a high-pitched voice.

The little girl piped a cheerful song.