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
Recent Examples of piping from the Web
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Since last summer, Israel has transferred infrastructure equipment such as generators and piping to repair the water system, as well as hundreds of tons of basic food supplies and medicine.
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On a recent afternoon, workers behind three-story high staging were welding together modules and connecting piping and cable systems to form the submarine that will be home to a crew of about 130.
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Kylie showed off her famous Kardashian curves in a baby-pink, textured one-piece with black piping.
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Known as Aviator Breathing Oxygen, ABO is passed from a concentrator through piping to an oxygen monitor and then to a regulator connected to the pilot's breathing mask.
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Using a piping bag or Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off, pipe frosting around the first layer of cake to outline.
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If desired, reserve some of the frosting to decorate the cake: Fit a 16-inch disposable piping bag with a large star tip and fill halfway with strawberry frosting.
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The energy-specific sanctions generated sharp criticism from Germany and Austria, which said the penalties could affect European businesses involved in piping in Russian natural gas.
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According to the city, Summitpointe will be responsible for constructing any needed piping, backflow devices and meters, and for obtaining permits to receive water from the city system.
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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
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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