pipe-shaped
|pipe/shaped|
B2
/paɪp ʃeɪpt/
cylindrical form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pipe-shaped' originates from the combination of 'pipe' and 'shaped', where 'pipe' refers to a cylindrical object and 'shaped' indicates the form or appearance.
Historical Evolution
'Pipe' comes from the Old English word 'pīpe', and 'shaped' comes from the Old English word 'sceapian', meaning 'to form or create'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pipe-shaped' meant 'having the form of a pipe', and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the form or shape of a pipe.
The plant has pipe-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 14:13