pipe
noun
a hollow cylinder of metal, wood, or other material, used for the conveyance of water, gas, steam, petroleum, etc.
was piping
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past progressiveof pipe.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In fact, a massive round metal object had plummeted from above landing on farmland near a dry riverbed - and it was piping hot.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2025
However, there were some who felt changing the mayo out was a bit too far – especially since the Redditor was piping full-fat mayo into a “light” mayonnaise bottle.
From Fox News ● Sep. 24, 2019
It was piping through her house here one chilly afternoon last month.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2018
Her symphonious song fills the void with harmonies that layer, one on top of another, as if a choir was piping a soothing concert into the tank.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 2, 2016
“The soup was piping hot, but he couldn't be found!”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
