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pipe cleaner
noun
: something used to clean the inside of a pipe
specifically
: a piece of flexible wire in which tufted fabric is twisted and which is used to clean the stem of a tobacco pipe
Examples of pipe cleaner in a Sentence
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Spider Napkin Rings Use black pipe cleaners to create adorable yet creepy napkin rings for your next Halloween party.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
To make one, fold four pipe cleaners in half and twist them to create a secure loop that's big enough to hold a napkin.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
To ensure the stem is centered, fold the tissue strip in half and place the green pipe cleaner or chenille stem at the fold.
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Katherine Lee, Parents, 30 July 2024
These include any excess pieces of paper, felt, pipe cleaner and used pieces of cardboard.
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Calvin Hong, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1861, in the meaning defined above
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“Pipe cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pipe%20cleaner. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
pipe cleaner
noun
: a piece of flexible wire in which tufted fabric is twisted and which is used to clean the stem of a tobacco pipe
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