(engineering) A device for cleaning or inspecting the inside of an oil or gas pipeline, or for separating different substances within the pipeline. Named for the pig-like squealing noise made by their progress.
(pejorative) A person who is obese to the extent of resembling a pig (the animal).
(US, military, slang) The general-purpose M60 machine gun, considered to be heavy and bulky.
(uncountable) A simple dicegame in which players roll the dice as many times as they like, either accumulating a greater score or losing previous points gained.
“After a long day of hiking, we found ourselves at a rundown campground that resembled a pigpen, with trash scattered everywhere and overflowing porta-potties.”
“The farmer built a sturdy pigpen to house his growing herd of swine.”
“When I walked into my sister's room, I was greeted by a pigpen of clothes, books, and dirty dishes covering every surface.”
“Even Fistral Beach, a big beast bought by Lewis in Ireland and now an 11-2 shot for tomorrow's Racing Post Chase, elicits no bullish noises from the ruddy-cheeked pigman.”
“The Mach 1 Pigman Edition line of air rifles features the IGT MACH 1, a 33mm pneumatic cylinder capable of shooting pellets up to 1,420 fps.”
“This model includes two Ghasts and one Zombie Pigman constructible Micromob figures.”
“When she was a young girl she was impregnated by a college professor who confirmed his piggishness by having her expelled from school.”
“But it's just one example of the piggishness.”
“After sleeping in the dirt, she awakes to find that she has grown a tail and the deadpan tone of her story turns a mite rhapsodic. Her political clients, including a far-right president, have plans for her piggishness.”