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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of pipe form-of, plural
2. 2
   A single pipe organ.
3. 3
   plural of PIPE form-of, plural
4. 4
   One's vocal capacity. figuratively
5. 5
   Biceps. figuratively

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of pipe form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms

bagpipebagpipesbicepsboatswaincaptainchanter

Example

More examples

"The house has pipes under the ground to carry dirty water away."

Etymology

Etymology 1

(vocal capacity): As if one's lungs were composed of pipework.

Etymology 2

Patronymic from Pipe.

Related phrases

pipe organ

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