Entry Word: pipe

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas) <the plumber came and fixed the water pipe that was leaking>

Synonyms channel, conduit, duct, leader, line, penstock, trough, tube

Related Words drain, drainpipe, funnel, hydrant, main, smokestack, spout, stovepipe, tile, waterspout; pipeline, piping

2 an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages <a full pipe of wine> — see cask