piping

• Descreve algo muito quente ou um som agudo e puro.

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.

   Muito quente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboilingburningsearingsizzling

   Antônimoscoldcoolfrigidicy

• Substantivo que designa um sistema de tubos ou um trecho de tubulação usado para transportar líquidos, gases ou como elemento estrutural. Também pode se referir a um acabamento decorativo em roupas (debrum, viés) ou à técnica culinária de decorar alimentos com confeito ou creme.

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.

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1. B1formal

   A system of pipes used for conveying fluids or gases.

   Tubulação

   • 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.

   Sinônimospipelinepipeworkplumbingtubing

2. Decorative trimB2formal

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

   Viés

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbraidedginggimptrimtrimming

3. B2formal

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

   Som agudo

   • 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.

   Sinônimospipescreechshrieksqueaksquealwhistle

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de transmitir ou transportar algo, como dados, sinais, fluidos ou substâncias, por meio de um tubo, duto ou canal; também pode significar falar ou cantar em tom agudo.

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.

   Transportar por tubulações

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscarrychannelconveydeliverfeedpumproutesiphontransmittransport

2. Play on a pipeB2formal

   To play music on a pipe or similar wind instrument.

   Tocar flauta

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

   Sinônimostootle

3. Transmit audio or videoB2informal

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

   Transmitir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbroadcastfeedpumprelayroutesendstreamtransmit

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