piping

Example Sentences

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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 • Mar. 1, 2026

It doesn’t require architectural ambition or a steady hand with a piping bag.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026

Copper has uses including piping, circuit boards and wiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Your daughter made you a lukewarm cup of tea, and you are rewarding her with a piping hot mug of the finest Colombian coffee.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

The child's voice went piping on from behind the white conch.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding