organ pipe
Americannoun
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one of the pipes of a pipe organ.
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something resembling such a pipe.
Etymology
Origin of organ pipe
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75
Example Sentences
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The carefully spaced mirrors form a cavity that resonates with light of the desired wavelength, just as an organ pipe rings with sound of a specific pitch.
From Science Magazine ● Aug. 27, 2021
It was only on Feb. 5, 2003, the day of the first chord change, that the first organ pipe chords could actually be heard inside the church.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 5, 2020
On a recent day in February, it was possible to see the uprooted remains of an organ pipe cactus, the protected and rare species that resembles a pipe organ.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2020
As Hernandez drove over rolling hills of saguaro and organ pipe cacti toward the south side of the refuge that borders Mexico, half a dozen migrants activated a beacon and were detained.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2019
In fact they will form a cavity between them, a bit like an organ pipe that will resonate only at certain notes.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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