pipe
Translation
pipe, tube, duct
Examples
The water pipe under the sink is leaking.
The water pipe under the sink is leaking.
My grandfather used to smoke a pipe.
My grandfather used to smoke a pipe.
The organ pipes filled the church with music.
The organ pipes filled the church with music.
Grammar Patterns
a ((water/gas)) pipe a (water/gas) pipe A water pipe burst in the street.
to smoke a pipe to smoke a pipe He likes to smoke a pipe after dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tube, duct, conduit
Etymology
From Latin 'pipare' (to chirp or peep), in imitation of the sound of a pipe instrument.
Memory Tips
Picture a hollow tube, whether for water, smoke, or sound. The shape is the core concept.