Synonyms for

Piping

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

Definition

Piping refers to the act of playing on a musical pipe or the sound produced by it. It can also mean the act of installing pipes or the pipes themselves.

Synonyms & similar words

worst pipe steaming pipeup shoot rackup whip mopup shriek pip hit pipage shrill fluting blowing tootling trilling whistling plumbing

Synonyms by register

Formal

tubing conduit ducting channel

Informal

hose tube pipe

Literary

stream rill conduit

Antonyms

silent quiet muffled subdued low

Common collocations

  • piping hot
  • piping bag
  • piping system
  • piping noise
  • piping cold
  • piping hot water

Word family

noun pipe
verb pipe
adjective piped

Usage note

The adjective 'piping' is most commonly used to describe extreme temperatures, as in 'piping hot' or 'piping cold'. As a noun, it refers to a tube or channel for conveying fluids or gases.

Example sentences

  1. The bird was piping a sweet melody in the tree.
  2. The sound of the piping bag was music to her ears.
  3. The plumber was busy piping new pipes into the old building.
  4. The engineer was tasked with piping water to the new city.
  5. The band was piping lively tunes at the parade.

Quotes

  • "I am the piping voice of peace, and the buffoon of war." - Brendan Behan
  • "The piping of our tales filled the rich and poor with wonderment and laughter." - William Butler Yeats
  • "The piping of all hands has cheered up the dozing night watch." - Richard Henry Dana, Jr.

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