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pipes

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Số nhiều: pipesQuá khứ: pipedPhân từ 2: pipedV-ing: pipingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

The term evokes a sense of structured flow, whether it be physical fluids, sound waves, or air. It suggests a closed system where something is directed from one point to another without leaking or escaping, creating a feeling of containment and direction. When used in a social or vocal context, it shifts from the image of a tube to the sound of a small flute. This gives the word a light, often childlike or surprising quality, as if a small voice is suddenly breaking through a silence.

Countable when referring to individual tubes or smoking devices. Uncountable when referring to the general plumbing system of a house.

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Danh từ

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A cylindrical tube used to convey liquids or gases.

"The old building has rusty pipes."

Danh từ

[something]

A musical instrument consisting of several tubes played by blowing.

"The highlands are famous for the sound of bag pipes."

Danh từ

[something]

A tube for smoking tobacco.

"He puffed on his pipe for an hour."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To convey something through a pipe or tube.

"They are piping the water into the village."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

"The audio was piped into every room of the hotel."

Nội động từ

[someone]

"She piped up with a question."

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