noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈpaɪp.meɪ.kɪŋ/
rhymes with -eɪkɪŋ
1
noun
Meaning 1
The craft or industry of producing pipes.
The craft or industry of producing tobacco pipes, or similar implements used for smoking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
The craft or industry of producing pipes.
The craft or industry of producing bagpipes, or similar wind instruments.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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