Definition of piping
1a : a sound, note, or call like that of a pipeb : the music of a pipe
2 : a quantity or system of pipes
3 : trimming stitched in seams or along edges (as of clothing, slipcovers, or curtains)
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Examples of piping in a Sentence
There's a problem with the piping in the building.
a sofa trimmed with blue piping
a uniform with yellow piping down the pants
13th Century
First Known Use of piping
13th century
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Definition of piping
Examples of piping in a Sentence
the piping voices of small children
the piping sound of the teakettle caught my attention
15th Century
First Known Use of piping
15th century
PIPING Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of piping for English Language Learners
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: pipes that carry water, gas, etc.
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: the music of a pipe or pipes
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: a narrow tube of cloth that is used to decorate clothes, furniture, etc.
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Definition of piping for English Language Learners
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: having a high-pitched sound or tone
PIPING Defined for Kids
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Definition of piping for Students
1 : a quantity or system of pipes
2 : the music of a pipe
3 : a high-pitched sound or call the piping of frogs
4 : a narrow fold of material used to decorate edges or seams
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