Synonyms for

Pipeline

Verb / ˈpaɪˌplaɪn / Another word for pipeline — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A pipeline is a long pipe used for transporting oil, gas, or water over a long distance.

Synonyms & similar words

wordofmouth line grapevine conduit channel duct tube hose pipe cable wire main conveyance transfer transport shipment delivery movement flow conveying transmission carriage passage

Synonyms by register

Formal

conduit channel duct system

Informal

line route path

Literary

artery vein

Antonyms

blockage obstruction stoppage disconnection interruption severance

Common collocations

  • oil pipeline
  • gas pipeline
  • water pipeline
  • pipeline construction
  • pipeline leak
  • pipeline project
  • pipeline transport
  • pipeline system

Word family

noun pipeline
verb pipeline

Usage note

Primarily used in a technical or industrial context, referring to a physical tube for transporting fluids or gases, or a process or sequence of operations. Can also be used metaphorically for a flow of information or resources.

Example sentences

  1. The pipeline was damaged in the storm.
  2. The pipeline carries water to the city.
  3. The pipeline is being built to transport natural gas.
  4. The oil company is investing in a new pipeline.
  5. The pipeline is a safe and efficient way to transport oil.

Quotes

  • 'I don't want to build a pipeline anywhere if it's going to harm the environment,' - Justin Trudeau
  • 'We should not be building a pipeline across one of our country's most environmentally sensitive areas,' - Bernie Sanders
  • 'The pipeline is a route of sorrow all the way from the Canadian oil fields to the American Gulf Coast,' - Naomi Klein

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