pipe
|pipe|
/paɪp/
tube or channel
Etymology
'pipe' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'pīpe,' where 'pīpe' meant 'musical pipe or tube.'
'pīpe' changed from the Old English word 'pīpe' and eventually became the modern English word 'pipe'.
Initially, it meant 'musical pipe or tube,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'tube for conveying substances' and 'musical instrument.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tube through which liquids or gases can flow.
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe.
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Noun 2
a musical instrument consisting of a tube with holes that are covered by the fingers or keys to produce different notes.
He played a tune on his pipe.
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Verb 1
to convey or transport through a pipe.
The factory pipes waste into the river.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35