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/puy"pij/, n.1. conveyance, as of water, gas, or oil, by means of pipes.2. the pipes so used.3. the sum charged for the conveyance.[1605-15; PIPE1 + -AGE]
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Pipage — Pip age, n. Transportation, as of petroleum oil, by means of a pipe conduit; also, the charge for such transportation. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pipage — [pīp′ij] n. 1. transportation, as of water, gas, oil, etc., by pipes 2. the charge for such transportation 3. a system of such pipes … English World dictionary
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pipage — pip·age … English syllables
pipage — pip•age [[t]ˈpaɪ pɪdʒ[/t]] n. 1) civ conveyance, as of water, gas, or oil, by means of pipes 2) civ the pipes so used 3) the sum charged for the conveyance • Etymology: 1605–15 … From formal English to slang
pipage — /ˈpaɪpɪdʒ/ (say puypij) noun 1. conveyance, as of water, gas, or oil, by means of pipes. 2. the pipes so used. 3. the sum charged for the conveyance …
pipage — noun 1. a fee charged for the use of pipes • Derivationally related forms: ↑pipe • Hypernyms: ↑fee 2. a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc. • Syn: ↑pipe, ↑piping … Useful english dictionary
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