pipes
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B1
/paɪps/
(pipe)
tube or channel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pipe' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pipare,' where 'pip-' meant 'to chirp or peep.'
Historical Evolution
'pipare' transformed into the Old English word 'pipe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pipe.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a musical instrument,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a tube for conveying substances.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tube through which liquids or gases can flow.
The plumber fixed the leaking pipes.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to convey or transport through a pipe.
They piped the water from the reservoir to the city.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45