Pipe (Verb)
Meaning 1
Transport by pipeline; "pipe oil, water, and gas into the desert".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
Utter a shrill cry.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Trim with piping; "pipe the skirt".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- Pipe matching velvet trim along the edges of the custom-made garments for a uniform look.
- The designer chose to pipe the dress's hem with contrasting satin thread for added visual appeal.
- To add an elegant touch, the seamstress decided to pipe the suit's lapels with a thin line of crimson braid.
- Carefully pipe the flower-girl dresses with pastel pink cord for a whimsical, garden feel.
- Her job was to pipe the wedding gown with delicate silver threads that caught the light as the bride moved.
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Meaning 4
Play on a pipe; "pipe a tune".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.