The pipe
Example: Pipe transports water or gas through building systems
Definition
"The pipe" in construction refers to a hollow cylindrical tube used to transport water, gas, or other fluids within building systems. Pipes are essential components in plumbing, heating, and ventilation, facilitating the controlled flow of substances through infrastructure.
Etymology
The term "pipe" originates from the Old English word 'pip', which meant a tube or pipe for conveying fluids or air. This word is thought to imitate the sound of something flowing through a narrow tube, or possibly relates to the Latin 'pipare', meaning to chirp or peep, reflecting the sound associated with pipes.
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"The pipe" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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