— pipingly , adv.
/puy"ping/ , n.
1. pipes collectively; a system or network of pipes.
2. material formed into a pipe or pipes.
3. the act of a person or thing that pipes.
4. the sound of pipes.
5. a shrill sound.
6. the music of pipes.
7. a cordlike ornamentation made of icing, used on pastry.
8. a tubular band of ornamental material, sometimes containing a cord, used for trimming the edges and seams of clothing, upholstery, etc.
adj.
9. characterized by the peaceful music of the pipe.
10. playing on a musical pipe.
11. that pipes.
12. emitting a shrill sound: a piping voice.
13. piping hot , (of food or drink) very hot.
[ 1200-50; ME (ger.); see PIPE 1 , -ING 1 , -ING 2 ]