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pipeline

pi·pe·line

UK/ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/ US/ˈpaɪˌplaɪn/ fairly common

noun

1.

gossip spread by spoken communication

  • “the news of their affair was spread by word of mouth”
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2.

a pipe used to transport liquids or gases

  • “a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport”
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Origin

From pipe + line.

Phrases

  • continuous delivery pipeline
  • gas pipeline
  • in the pipeline

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