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set of pipes


Voice for singing.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

She has a great set of pipes.

CONTEXTUAL

The singer surprised the audience with her powerful set of pipes during the final song.

COMPLEX

Despite her small stature, the jazz performer possessed an incredible set of pipes that filled the entire concert hall with ease.


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Last updated August 10, 2026