pipe

²pipe

verb

pipedpip·ing

Definition of PIPE

intransitive verb

1

a : to play on a pipe b : to convey orders by signals on a boatswain's pipe

2

a : to speak in a high or shrill voice b : to emit a shrill sound

transitive verb

1

a : to play (a tune) on a pipe b : to utter in the shrill tone of a pipe

2

a : to lead or cause to go with pipe music b (1) : to call or direct by the boatswain's pipe (2) : to receive aboard or attend the departure of by sounding a boatswain's pipe

3

: to trim with piping

4

: to furnish or equip with pipes

5

: to convey by or as if by pipes; especially : to transmit by wire or coaxial cable

6

: notice

Examples of PIPE

1. The pipers piped while the drummers drummed.
2. The musician piped a tune.

First Known Use of PIPE

before 12th century

Related to PIPE

Synonyms: canalize, channelize, conduct, direct, funnel, channel, siphon (also syphon)

Related Words: carry, convey, transmit; concentrate, consolidate, focus

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