light pipe
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of light pipe
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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An occasional box of good Egyptian cigarettes or a nice light pipe, or one or two khaki handkerchiefs or a toothbrush would be most acceptable.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2015
This familiar principle causes the rod to act as a "light pipe."
From Time Magazine Archive
They have succeeded with the aid of the laparoscope, a tube containing a "light pipe," less than half an inch in diameter.
From Time Magazine Archive
The charm of the phrase lies precisely in this subtle but important ambiguity. :light pipe: n.
From The Jargon File, Version 2.9.10, 01 Jul 1992 by Raymond, Eric S.
Node:light pipe, Next:lightweight, Previous:Life is hard, Up:= L = light pipe n.
From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.
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