water-pipe

water-pipe

A plumber installs a new water-pipe under the kitchen sink.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A pipe for conveying water: A "water-pipe" is a tube or conduit designed to transport water from one place to another, typically as part of a plumbing system in buildings, cities, or industrial settings.
Usage Examples
  • (A conduit that carries water in a household plumbing system.)
  • (Underground conduits in a municipal water supply network.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to burst a water-pipe": to cause a pipe to break, often due to freezing or pressure.

    • The cold winter caused several water-pipes to burst in the neighbourhood. (The pipes broke open, releasing water.)

  • "water-pipe system": the entire network of pipes that distribute water.

    • The building's water-pipe system was upgraded to meet modern standards. (The complete plumbing infrastructure.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Water-piping (n): the collective installation or network of water pipes.

    • The water-piping in the old factory was corroded and needed replacement. (The system of pipes for water.)

  • Water (n): the liquid that flows through the pipe.

  • Pipe (n): a tube used to convey substances; a water-pipe is a specific type.
Synonyms
  • Conduit: a channel or tube for conveying water or other fluids.
  • Plumbing: the system of pipes, tanks, and fittings in a building for water distribution.
  • Main: a principal pipe in a water supply system (e.g., "water main").
Phrasal Verbs

  • Pipe in: to bring water into a building or area through pipes.

    • They had to pipe in water from a nearby reservoir. (To convey water via pipes.)

  • Pipe up: (informal) to speak up, but not directly related to water-pipes; however, "pipe" as a verb can mean to convey via pipes.

Related Idioms
  • "Water under the bridge": past events that are no longer important (unrelated to pipe but uses "water").
  • "Pipe down": to become quiet (unrelated to water-pipe, but uses "pipe").

Note: The word "water-pipe" is a compound noun. It is distinct from "waterpipe" (also spelled "water pipe"), which can refer to a hookah or a smoking device. This explanation focuses solely on the meaning of a pipe for conveying water.