piping

• Beschreibt etwas sehr Heißes oder einen Ton, der hoch und klar ist.

Describes something that is very hot, or a sound that is high-pitched and clear.

1. Very hotB1informal

   Used to describe something that is extremely hot, often food or liquid.

   sehr heiß

   • The soup was piping hot when it arrived at the table.
   • She served the pie piping hot from the oven.
   • Be careful, the coffee is piping hot.

   Synonymeboilingburningsearingsizzling

   Antonymecoldcoolfrigidicy

• Substantiv, das ein Rohrleitungssystem oder ein Rohrstück bezeichnet, das zum Transport von Flüssigkeiten oder Gasen oder als Konstruktionselement dient. Bezieht sich außerdem auf dekorative Verzierungen an Kleidung oder auf das Spritzen von Zuckerguss beim Backen.

A noun referring to a system of pipes, or a length of pipe, used for conveying fluids, gases, or as a structural element. It can also refer to a decorative trim on clothing or a culinary technique for decorating food.

unzählbar

1. B1formal

   A system of pipes used for conveying fluids or gases.

   Rohrleitungssystem

   • The plumber inspected the piping under the sink.
   • Old piping in the building needs to be replaced.
   • The factory's piping system carries steam to different machines.

   Synonymepipelinepipeworkplumbingtubing

2. Decorative trimB2formal

   A thin strip of material used to decorate edges or seams, especially on clothing or upholstery.

   Borte

   • The dress had gold piping along the collar.
   • The sofa cushions were trimmed with contrasting piping.
   • She added piping to the curtains for a more elegant look.

   Synonymebraidedginggimptrimtrimming

3. B2formal

   A high-pitched sound, especially from a musical instrument or a voice.

   Hoher Ton

   • The piping of the flute filled the room.
   • The baby's piping cry could be heard from the nursery.
   • The piping of the birds at dawn was a beautiful sound.

   Synonymepipescreechshrieksqueaksquealwhistle

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas (z. B. Daten, Signale oder Stoffe) durch eine Röhre oder einen Kanal zu leiten, zu befördern oder weiterzugeben.

A verb used to indicate the act of conveying or transmitting something, such as data, signals, or substances, through a pipe or conduit.

1. Convey through pipesB1formal

   To transport liquid, gas, or other substances through a system of pipes.

   Durch Rohre leiten

   • The company pipes natural gas to thousands of homes.
   • Water is piped from the reservoir to the city.
   • They plan to pipe oil across the desert.

   Synonymecarrychannelconveydeliverfeedpumproutesiphontransmittransport

2. Play on a pipeB2formal

   To play music on a pipe or similar wind instrument.

   Auf einer Flöte spielen

   • The musician piped a cheerful tune at the festival.
   • He piped a melody on his wooden flute.
   • She learned to pipe traditional folk songs.

   Synonymetootle

3. Transmit audio or videoB2informal

   To send or broadcast audio or video signals through a system.

   Übertragen

   • The concert was piped live to the audience in the park.
   • They piped music throughout the entire building.
   • The game was piped to screens in the lounge.

   Synonymebroadcastfeedpumprelayroutesendstreamtransmit

Phrasal-Variantenpipe downpipe inpipe up