exhaust pipe
Definition
Noun: A pipe that carries exhaust gases (the burned gases from an engine) away from the engine's exhaust manifold to the muffler and then out of the vehicle.
Usage
The term "exhaust pipe" refers specifically to a component of a vehicle's exhaust system. It is a singular, countable noun.
Examples
- The mechanic replaced the rusted exhaust pipe.
- A loud noise came from the car's exhaust pipe.
- Exhaust fumes exit the vehicle through the exhaust pipe.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase "blow a hole in the exhaust pipe" is sometimes used informally to describe a situation where the pipe becomes damaged or develops a leak, often causing a loud noise.
Variants and Related Words
- Tailpipe (noun): Often used synonymously with "exhaust pipe," though it can more specifically refer to the very end section of the pipe where the gases finally exit the vehicle.
- Exhaust system (noun): The entire assembly, including the exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, muffler, and exhaust pipe(s).
- Muffler (noun): A component of the exhaust system attached to the exhaust pipe, designed to reduce noise.
Synonyms
- Tailpipe (in many contexts)
Related Phrases
- Exhaust fumes/gases: The waste gases carried by the exhaust pipe.
- Exhaust leak: A hole or crack in the exhaust pipe or system.
Noun
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a pipe through which burned gases travel from the exhaust manifold to the muffler
