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Pipe Meaning, Examples, and Common Uses (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：conduit (pipe)
pipe
/paɪp/
n.
A long, hollow tube used to carry water, gas, or other substances from one place to another.
conduit
➕
/ˈkɒn.dju.ɪt/
n.
A long, hollow tube used for conveying liquids, gases, or other substances.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Derived from Latin 'pipa' (a tube), possibly onomatopoeic.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a plumber's 'P'-shaped pipe carrying water; the 'P' reminds you of the word 'pipe'.
📖 Example
The plumber used a new pipe to fix the leak under the sink.
The plumber used a new pipe to fix the leak under the sink.
🔗 Collocations
water pipe – a pipe that carries water
gas pipe – a pipe for transporting gas
pipe system – a network of pipes for distribution
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
blockage (n.) – something that obstructs flow in a pipe
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'pipe' from Latin 'pipa' was used for musical instruments and conduits. In the 16th century, tobacco pipes became widespread, and the peace pipe was a Native American symbol of truce.
Meaning 2：tobacco pipe (pipe)
pipe
/paɪp/
n.
A small bowl attached to a hollow stem, used for smoking tobacco.
tobacco pipe
➕
/təˈbæk.oʊ paɪp/
n.
A small bowl with a hollow stem for smoking tobacco.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
In many old detective movies, the main character would think deeply while smoking a wooden pipe.
In many old detective movies, the main character would think deeply while smoking a wooden pipe.
🔗 Collocations
smoke a pipe – to inhale smoke from a pipe
pipe tobacco – tobacco prepared for smoking in a pipe
clay pipe – a pipe made of clay, often used historically
🔄 Synonyms
smoking pipe (n.) – a pipe used for smoking tobacco
briar pipe (n.) – a pipe made from briar wood, commonly used
churchwarden pipe (n.) – a long-stemmed pipe
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