pipes
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1 tubes for liquid/gas (n.) A2 Elementarytubes used to carry water, gas, or oil through a building or underground.
plural of pipe; conduits or tubes used for the transport of fluids or gases.
ExampleThe plumber had to replace the old metal pipes because they were leaking.
ExampleThe city council approved a massive project to replace the aging infrastructure of underground water pipes before the winter freeze.
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2 musical instrument (n.) B1 Intermediate Musica musical instrument made of tubes, like bagpipes or the tubes in a large church organ.
a musical instrument consisting of a tube or tubes, specifically referring to bagpipes or the pipes of an organ.
ExampleWe could hear the sound of the pipes playing at the parade.
ExampleThe cathedral's organ features over three thousand pipes, ranging from tiny whistles to massive wooden structures that shake the floor.
- bagpipes
- organ pipes
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3 singing voice (n.) C1 Advanced Informal Musica person's voice, especially when they are a very strong or talented singer.
a person's vocal cords or singing voice, usually used to compliment power or range.
ExampleThat girl has some serious pipes; she should be on a talent show.
ExampleThe lead singer demonstrated her impressive pipes during the final aria, hitting the high notes with effortless precision.
(vocal capacity): As if one's lungs were composed of pipework.