De pijp
Example: De pijp in de keuken lekt water.
Definition
"De pijp" in the context of technology refers to a pipe used to transport fluids or gases within systems such as plumbing or heating. It is a hollow cylindrical object, often metal or plastic, designed to carry water, steam, or other substances from one point to another.
Etymology
The term "de pijp" originates from the Dutch word 'pijp', which means 'pipe' or 'tube'. This word is related to the pipe's shape, resembling a narrow tube. Interestingly, 'pijp' also means 'pipe' as a smoking instrument, showing how the shape influenced its naming. The word has Germanic roots, similar to the English 'pipe'.
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"De pijp" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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