PIPING


Meaning of PIPING in English

/ ˈpaɪpɪŋ; NAmE / noun , adjective

■ noun [ U ]

1.

a pipe or pipes of the type or length mentioned :

ten metres of lead piping

2.

a folded strip of cloth, often with a length of string inside, used to decorate a piece of clothing, a cushion , etc. :

a uniform with gold piping

3.

lines of cream or icing / frosting as decoration on a cake

4.

the sound of a pipe or pipes being played

■ adjective

( of a person's voice ) high

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