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piping

pi·ping

UK/ˈpaɪpɪŋ/ US/ˈpaɪpɪŋ/ uncommon
noun (3) adverb (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems

2.

a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.

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3.

playing a pipe or the bagpipes

adverb

1.

(used of heat) extremely

  • “the casserole was piping hot”
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adjective

1.

resembling the music of a pipe

  • “the piping voices of children”
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Phrases

  • piping bellbird
  • piping plover
  • piping shrike
  • piping times
  • piping times of peace

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