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Having a pitch or frequency at the upper end of the auditory range
“‘Her Grace, the Duchess of Kensingbroke,’ the page announced in his piping soprano.”
Very hot and dry
Tubes, considered as a group
“I could hear the clinking of glassware and the gentle hum of the pipes as the bartender prepared the cocktails, carefully examining each piping before setting it in its place.”
An ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing
“She added a delicate piping to her dress, giving it an elegant finishing touch.”
A warbling or twittering sound or utterance
A tube used to convey material from one location to another
Present participle for to direct or guide along a pathway
“Some resourceful citizens used crudely designed systems to pipe the gas into cookstoves and fireplaces.”
Present participle for to make a short, sharp, high-pitched sound
“Gawain sleeps in his iron armor, nearly slain by the sleet, where the birds pipe piteously for pain of the cold.”
Present participle for to play music, either by whistling or on a pipe instrument
“Come, pipe a tune to dance to, lad.”
(pipe up) Present participle for to speak up, especially in a robust, assertive manner
“The audience began to pipe up, telling Francesca about times when something hadn't felt quite right or a presence had revealed itself to them via touch, sound, or thought.”
Present participle for to make a sound, usually with an instrument
Present participle for to make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune
Present participle for to broadcast or air a signal or program
(with object) Present participle for to say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling
Present participle for to breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock
Present participle for to see, be present at, or know at first hand
Present participle for to edge or trim (a garment) with braid
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