piping Synonyms
Another word for piping
• noun (Context 1)
A system or network of pipes used to convey water, gas, oil, or other fluids.
"The plumber had to replace all the corroded copper pipework in the basement."
• adverb (Context 2)
To a very high or sizzling degree (used almost exclusively in the phrase "piping hot").
"The waiter brought out a bowl of soup that was still steaming hot."
• noun (Context 3)
A narrow cord covered with fabric used to trim and decorate the seams or edges of upholstery and clothing.
"The navy blue armchairs were accented with crisp white cording along the cushions."
• adjective (Context 4)
Having a high-pitched, shrill, or whistling sound, like that of a flute or bird.
"The young boy answered the teacher's question in a clear, high-pitched voice."
• noun (Context 5)
Lines, rosettes, or decorative patterns of icing, cream, or mashed potato squeezed from a pastry bag onto cakes or other dishes.
"She finished the birthday cake with delicate buttercream icing around the border."
• noun (Context 6)
The music or sound of playing a pipe or bagpipes, or a high-pitched whistling sound such as that of a bird.
"The distant whistling of the bagpipes echoed across the misty Scottish valley."
Opposites of piping
The opposite of piping shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: