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piping Music
1. the sound of a pipe or a set of bagpipes
2. the art or technique of playing a pipe or bagpipes
piping [′pīp·iŋ]
(engineering)
A system of pipes provided to carry a fluid. Also known as pipework.
(hydrology)
Erosive action of water passing through or under a dam, which may result in leakage or failure.
piping
1. The movement of soil particles by water which percolates through the soil, leading to the development of erosion channels.
2. A run of pipe.
piping - pipe
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The Wolf complied, and while he was piping and the Kid was dancing, some hounds hearing the sound ran up and began chasing the Wolf.
Fables by Aesop View in context
Franklin piping high, Miss Rachel piping higher, and my lady, on the piano, following them as it were over hedge and ditch, and seeing them safe through it in a manner most wonderful and pleasant to hear through the open windows, on the terrace at night.
The Moonstone by Collins, Wilkie View in context
"Blessed is the name of our God, from the beginning, is now, and ever shall be," the little old priest answered in a submissive, piping voice, still fingering something at the lectern.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
 
 
 
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