pipe
Example Sentences
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“But so far nothing too creepy has happened. I mean, it’s awfully dark outside at night. No weird noises, though, aside from creaking, popping, and pipe gurgle.”
From Literature
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That’s partly because heat pumps work by extracting heat from outdoor air, compressing it and piping it indoors, a thermal magic trick that’s harder to perform in places with subzero winters.
From Los Angeles Times
Yes, you could argue that the inconsistency is on the field, but it is a pipe dream to expect overall consistency when every situation is slightly different.
From BBC
Not the silken, restaurant version piped into porcelain.
From Salon
He smoked a pipe and was partial to poetry and gardening.
From Los Angeles Times
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