piping

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P0325400 (pī′pĭng)n.1. A system of pipes, such as those used in plumbing.2. Music a. The act of playing on a pipe.b. The music produced by a pipe when played.3. A shrill, high-pitched sound.4. A narrow tube of fabric, sometimes enclosing a cord, used for trimming seams and edges, as of slipcovers.5. A tubular ribbon of icing on a pastry.adj.1. Music Playing on a pipe.2. Having a high-pitched sound: the piping voices of children.3. Tranquil; peaceful: "in this weak piping time of peace" (Shakespeare).Idiom: piping hot Very hot: piping hot biscuits.

piping

(ˈpaɪpɪŋ) n1. pipes collectively, esp pipes formed into a connected system, as in the plumbing of a house2. (Cookery) a cord of icing, whipped cream, etc, often used to decorate desserts and cakes3. (Knitting & Sewing) a thin strip of covered cord or material, used to edge hems, etc4. (Music, other) the sound of a pipe or a set of bagpipes5. (Music, other) the art or technique of playing a pipe or bagpipes6. a shrill voice or sound, esp a whistling soundadj7. making a shrill sound8. archaic relating to the pipe (associated with peace), as opposed to martial instruments, such as the fife or trumpetadvpiping hot extremely hot

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(ˈpaɪ pɪŋ)

n. 1. pipes collectively; a system of pipes. 2. material formed into pipes. 3. the act of a person or thing that pipes. 4. the sound of pipes. 5. a shrill sound. 6. the music of pipes. 7. a usu. narrow band of ornamental material used for trimming the edges and seams of clothing, upholstery, etc. adj. 8. making a shrill sound. 9. characterized by the peaceful music of the pipe. Idioms: piping hot, (of food or drink) very hot. [1200–50] pip′ing•ly, adv.

piping

- Icing applied from a tube with a nozzle.See also related terms for tube.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	piping - a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hemscord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord"
	2.	piping - a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.pipage, pipechimneypot - a short earthenware pipe on the top of a chimney to increase the draftdischarge pipe - a pipe through which fluids can be dischargeddrainpipe, waste pipe, drain - a pipe through which liquid is carried awaydrilling pipe - a series of tubes (joined by screwed collars) that connect a drilling platform to the drilling bit; rotates the bit and supplies drilling mudelbow - a length of pipe with a sharp bend in itexhaust pipe - a pipe through which burned gases travel from the exhaust manifold to the mufflerfuel line, petrol line, gas line - a pipe that carries gasoline from a tank to a gasoline engine; "the car wouldn't start because dirt clogged the gas line"main - a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewagemanifold - a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipespipeline, line - a pipe used to transport liquids or gases; "a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport"riser main, riser pipe, riser pipeline, riser - a vertical pipe in a buildingsparge pipe - a horizontal pipe having fine holes drilled throughout its length so as to deliver a spray of waterspout - an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grainstandpipe - a vertical pipesteam line, steam pipe - a pipe conducting steamtailpipe - a pipe carrying fumes from the muffler to the rear of a cartube, tubing - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
	3.	piping - playing a pipe or the bagpipesplaying - the act of playing a musical instrument
Adv.	1.	piping - (used of heat) extremely; "the casserole was piping hot"steaming

piping

adjectiveElevated in pitch:high, high-pitched, piercing, shrieky, shrill, shrilly, treble.Music: acute.

Translations

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pipe

(paip) noun1. a tube, usually made of metal, earthenware etc, through which water, gas etc can flow. a water pipe; a drainpipe.管子2. a small tube with a bowl at one end, in which tobacco is smoked. He smokes a pipe; (also adjective) pipe tobacco.烟斗3. a musical instrument consisting of a hollow wooden, metal etc tube through which the player blows or causes air to be blown in order to make a sound. He played a tune on a bamboo pipe; an organ pipe.管乐器 verb1. to convey gas, water etc by a pipe. Water is piped to the town from the reservoir.管道输送2. to play (music) on a pipe or pipes. He piped a tune.用管乐器吹奏3. to speak in a high voice, make a high-pitched sound. `Hallo,' the little girl piped.尖声高叫ˈpiper noun a person who plays a pipe or pipes, especially the bagpipes. 吹奏手pipes noun plural bagpipes or some similar instrument. He plays the pipes.风笛ˈpiping noun1. the act of playing a musical pipe or pipes. 吹箫2. (the act or process of conveying water, gas etc by means of) a length of pipe or number of pipes. lead piping; Piping the oil ashore will not be easy.管道系统 adjective (of a sound) high-pitched. a piping voice.尖声的pipe dream an idea which can only be imagined, and which would be impossible to carry out. For most people a journey round the world is only a pipe dream. 白日梦，幻想 ˈpipeline noun a long line of pipes used for conveying oil, gas, water etc. an oil pipeline across the desert.管线piping hot very hot. piping hot soup.滚烫的

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pipe up

To make oneself heard; to interrupt or interject. The meeting was just about over when Tom piped up and asked why we hadn't looked at the budget. I'm sorry, if you can't hear me, just raise your hand and I'll pipe up.See also: pipe, up

pipe (one's) eye

dated To weep. I could not help piping my eye at the thought of my dear, sweet son being away from home for Christmas.See also: eye, pipe

pipe down

To become quiet and calm; to stop being loud or boisterous. Often said as a command. OK, class, pipe down! Let's begin our lesson, shall we? We piped down when we realized he was trying to tell us something important.See also: down, pipe

piping hot

Very hot. Usually said of food that has just been taken out of the oven and has steam "piping" out of it. Cook the casserole in the oven for 40 minutes or until it is golden brown and piping hot.See also: hot, piping

pipe away

To remove some gas or liquid (from something or some place) using one or more pipes. A noun or pronoun can be used between "pipe" and "away." We'll need to pipe away the toxic gas before we can activate the reactor. Piping groundwater away from the construction site should be our first priority.See also: away, pipe

pipe in

1. To supply something or some place with a gas or liquid using one or more pipes. A noun or pronoun can be used between "pipe" and "in." The investigation revealed that the automotive dealer had been piping in nitrous oxide to relax potential customers and make them more susceptible to purchasing a car. We just need to pipe water in and the house will be ready for us to move in.2. To play music in something or some place through speakers. A noun or pronoun can be used between "pipe" and "in." We've found that piping in music can really help the animals relax when they arrive. I wish the foreman wouldn't pipe in the same crappy pop music every single day on the job.See also: pipe

pipe (something) into (something or some place)

1. To supply something or some place with a gas or liquid using one or more pipes. A noun or pronoun can be used between "pipe" and "in." The investigation revealed that the automotive dealer had been piping nitrous oxide into its waiting rooms to relax potential customers and make them more susceptible to purchasing a car. We just need to pipe water into the house and it will be ready for us to move in.2. To play music in something or some place through speakers. A noun or pronoun can be used between "pipe" and "in." We've found that piping music into the shelter can really help the animals relax when they arrive. I wish the foreman wouldn't pipe same crappy radio station into the building site every single day on the job.See also: pipe

the tea is piping hot

slang The message or information (often gossip) that has been or is about to be communicated or revealed is particularly provocative, scandalous, or revelatory. Oh, the tea is piping hot—you'll never believe what happened last night at Blair's party! A: "So we're supposedly working to dismantle rape culture and toxic masculinity, but that doesn't make me less afraid to walk alone at night." B: "Hey folks, the tea is piping hot here."See also: hot, piping, tea

pipe down

to become quiet; to cease making noise; to shut up. (Especially as a rude command.) Pipe down! I'm trying to sleep. Come on! Pipe down and get back to work!See also: down, pipe

pipe something away

to conduct a liquid or a gas away through a pipe. We will have to pipe the excess water away. They piped away the water.See also: away, pipe

pipe up (with something)

Fig. to interject a comment; to interrupt with a comment. Nick piped up with an interesting thought. You can always count on Alice to pipe up.See also: pipe, up

piping hot

[of food] extremely hot. On a cold day, I like to eat piping hot soup. Be careful! This coffee is piping hot!See also: hot, piping

pipe down

Stop talking, be quiet, as in I wish you children would pipe down. This idiom is also used as an imperative, as in Pipe down! We want to listen to the opera. It comes from the navy, where the signal for all hands to turn in was sometimes sounded on a whistle or pipe. By 1900 it had been transferred to more general use. See also: down, pipe

pipe up

Speak up, as in Finally she piped up, "I think I've got the winning ticket," or Pipe up if you want more pancakes. This term originally referred to a high, piping tone. [Mid-1800s] See also: pipe, up

piping hot

Very hot, as in These biscuits are piping hot. This idiom alludes to something so hot that it makes a piping or hissing sound. [Late 1300s] See also: hot, piping

piping hot

very hot. Piping describes the hissing or sizzling noise made by food taken very hot from the oven. The phrase was earliest used by Chaucer in The Miller's Tale: ‘And wafres, pipyng hoot out of the gleede’ (‘gleede’ is an obsolete word for a fire). 1997 Sunday Times Try the chilli cakes… served piping hot from food stalls on the beach. See also: hot, piping

pipe down

v. Slang To stop talking; become quiet: Pipe down—I'm trying to sleep!See also: down, pipe

pipe up

v. To join a conversation with an opinion, especially unexpectedly: You should have piped up if you didn't agree with us.See also: pipe, up

pipe down

in. to become quiet; to cease making noise; to shut up. (Especially as a rude command.) Pipe down! I’m trying to sleep. See also: down, pipe

piping hot

Very hot: piping hot biscuits.See also: hot, piping

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adj elevated in pitch

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noun a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems

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

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noun playing a pipe or the bagpipes

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adv (used of heat) extremely

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