piping

pip·ing | \ ˈpī-piŋ

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Definition of piping

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a sound, note, or call like that of a pipe

b : 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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Definition of piping (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : shrill a piping voice

2 : tranquil piping times of peace— William Shakespeare

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Examples of piping in a Sentence

Noun There's a problem with the piping in the building. a sofa trimmed with blue piping a uniform with yellow piping down the pants Adjective the piping voices of small children the piping sound of the teakettle caught my attention

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Using a piping bag, small disher or spoon, place about 1 tablespoon of dulce de leche onto each upturned cookie. — Washington Post, "Alfajores (Cornstarch Cookies With Dulce de Leche)," 2 July 2020 In addition to the provocative paint, the Jim Clark package include a cockpit awash in gold Connolly leather with green piping. — John Phillips, Car and Driver, "Tested: Lotus Esprit Jim Clark Edition Honors a Racing Hero," 18 June 2020 On May 14, police were dispatched to a Marda Drive home after a Realtor discovered that copper piping and other property had been removed from a house owned by the bank. — John Benson, cleveland, "Thief steals copper piping from bank-owned vacant home: Parma Police Blotter," 3 June 2020 The 30-inch pipe that exploded, Line 10, feeds into the Texas Eastern — a network of 9,100 miles of piping that stretches from Texas to New York and moves 20% of America's natural gas. — Kala Kachmar, The Courier-Journal, "Federal agency investigates second Eastern Kentucky pipeline explosion within a year," 5 May 2020 Macarons, for example, require precise measurements made with a kitchen scale instead of teaspoons or tablespoons and a steady hand with a piping bag to achieve the ideal shape. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "The ambitious dishes San Antonio cooks are tackling in their extra coronavirus-era time at home: macarons, croissants, char siu pork, masterful meatloaf," 13 May 2020 Transfer mixture to a resealable bag or a piping bag; snip off a corner to make a 3/4-inch opening. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Cherry-Caramel Ice Cream Puffs," 30 Apr. 2020 Use a piping bag to decorate the plantain with the fish mix and garnish the top with microgreens. — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, "Escape To The Caribbean With These Soulful Recipes," 29 Apr. 2020 Spoon dough into piping bag fitted with large star tip. — Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, "Get the secret recipes for Disney Parks' Dole Whip, McDonald's McMuffin and more to make in quarantine," 15 Apr. 2020

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9 Jul 2020

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“Piping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piping. Accessed 12 Jul. 2020.

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piping

noun

English Language Learners Definition of piping

(Entry 1 of 2)

: pipes that carry water, gas, etc.

: the music of a pipe or pipes

: a narrow tube of cloth that is used to decorate clothes, furniture, etc.

piping

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of piping (Entry 2 of 2)

: having a high-pitched sound or tone

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piping

pip·ing | \ ˈpī-piŋ \

Kids Definition of piping

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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