as in shrill
having a high musical pitch or range
the piping sound of the teakettle caught my attention
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1
as in directing
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
piped water into every house
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2
as in chirping
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird
the baby piped shrilly in his bed
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Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
For a polished finish, the top features tonal piping along the collar.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024
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All nine hues feature contrasting piping details that add just the right amount of visual interest.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
For a polished finish, the top features tonal piping along the collar.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Piping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piping. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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