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4 of 5 senses of pipe

 

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Senses of Pipe

1. Noun - Hollow Tube

A pipe is a hollow tube made of metal, plastic, or other materials, used to convey liquids or gases.

Example sentence: Will you please pass me the water pipe so that I can water the plants?

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2. Noun - Smoking Device

A pipe is a small handheld device, typically made of wood, glass, or clay, used for smoking tobacco or other substances.

Example sentence: Sherlock Holmes was often depicted smoking his signature tobacco pipe.

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3. Verb - Conveying Liquid

If you pipe liquid somewhere, you make it flow through a pipe or a similar channel.

Example sentence: The plumber managed to pipe hot water to the new bathroom.

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4. Verb - Making Decorative Icing

In baking, to pipe means to decorate a cake or pastries using a pastry bag to apply icing or cream in various shapes or patterns.

Example sentence: The pastry chef skillfully piped delicate roses on top of the wedding cake.

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5. Noun - Musical Instrument

A pipe is a musical instrument, often made of wood or metal, consisting of a tube that produces sound when air is blown through it.

Example sentence: The church organist played a beautiful melody on the pipe organ.

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