piping

[ pahy-ping ]

/ ˈpaɪ pɪŋ /

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noun

pipes collectively; a system or network of pipes.

material formed into a pipe or pipes.

the act of a person or thing that pipes.

the sound of pipes.

a shrill sound.

the music of pipes.

a cordlike ornamentation made of icing, used on pastry.

a tubular band of ornamental material, sometimes containing a cord, used for trimming the edges and seams of clothing, upholstery, etc.

adjective

characterized by the peaceful music of the pipe.

playing on a musical pipe.

that pipes.

emitting a shrill sound: a piping voice.

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Idioms about piping

piping hot, (of food or drink) very hot.

Origin of piping

1200–50; Middle English (gerund); see pipe¹, -ing¹, -ing²

OTHER WORDS FROM piping

pip·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby piping

pipe up, pipe vine, pipewort, pipe wrench, pipi, piping, piping hot, pipistrelle, pipit, pipiwharauroa, pipkin

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How to use piping in a sentence

They’ve built a platform for shareable Markdown-based apps that can a user can launch from the terminal, giving them a visual interface that can be filled out and adjusted before piping output back into the terminal.
Fig raises $2.2M to supercharge the terminal|Greg Kumparak|August 25, 2021|TechCrunch
The walls are thin, so don’t expect the food to stay piping hot when not in cooking mode.
Is it noon yet? The best lunch box, bento boxes, lunch bags for adults|Florie Korani|August 12, 2021|Popular-Science
Even though you can actually feel the piping when pressing down on the pad, it’s definitely not harsh or uncomfortable.
Chilisleep Ooler Sleep System review: A liquid cooling system for your bed|Stan Horaczek|July 28, 2021|Popular-Science
I taught myself to use a piping bag to decorate my cakes with flowers.
'A Year Full of Emotions.' What Kids Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic|Allison Singer|June 12, 2021|Time

Fill a piping bag with the filling and place in the fridge to set for about 30 minutes.
Chef Nyesha Arrington’s Easy Recipe for Homemade Totino’s Pizza Rolls|Eater Video|May 19, 2021|Eater
You could sew lead piping into that and it wouldn't show up.
Kate. Sweetie. Get Some Hem Weights.|Tom Sykes|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He saw a chain barrier covered with PVC piping that the Jeep had apparently struck and damaged before becoming stuck.
Manhunt for a Cop-Hating Pennsylvania ‘Survivalist’|Michael Daly|September 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In an email to White, Minyon wrote, “I am piping up saying we need your services,” adding “I will fight for it.”
The Clintons Can’t Shake Their Reputation for Ethical Shadiness|Lloyd Green|September 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When the piping finally concludes, a third man steps forward.
Petra by Night|David Frum|January 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He said he was a retired pipe designer, and had done the piping for the Wild Turkery distillery down the road.
Behind the Scenes at Debate, a Surreal Trip Inside the Spin Zone|David Freedlander|October 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Shepherd, who was as wise as he was comely, had proper regard for her rank and danced in her honor to his own piping.
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There was a mingled odour of foods, piping hot, and over all the grateful aroma from half a dozen coffee-pots.
The Rival Campers|Ruel Perley Smith
So we awoke in the morning, with the sunshine smiting the snow into diamonds and a chickadee piping for breakfast.
The Idyl of Twin Fires|Walter Prichard Eaton
The merman uncoiled a length of thin, flexible piping which joined a two-foot canister with a flat piece of metallic fabric.
Star Born|Andre Norton
"You sure mustn't speak to a lady that way," replied the stranger, firmly, in his little piping voice.
Blazed Trail Stories|Stewart Edward White

British Dictionary definitions for piping

piping

/ (ˈpaɪpɪŋ) /

noun

pipes collectively, esp pipes formed into a connected system, as in the plumbing of a house

a cord of icing, whipped cream, etc, often used to decorate desserts and cakes

a thin strip of covered cord or material, used to edge hems, etc

the sound of a pipe or a set of bagpipes

the art or technique of playing a pipe or bagpipes

a shrill voice or sound, esp a whistling sound

adjective

making a shrill sound

archaic relating to the pipe (associated with peace), as opposed to martial instruments, such as the fife or trumpet

adverb

piping hot extremely hot

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