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sets of pipes

sets of pipes is the plural of set of pipes.

Meaning of set of pipes

Noun

set of pipes (plural sets of pipes)

  1. A wind instrument incorporating multiple pipes, such as a panpipe or bagpipe.
    • The old man taught the boy to play the flute, and together they constructed a set of pipes—the pipes o' Pan—and out along the river they would play.1916, Elbert Hubbard, “Savonarola”, in Little Journeys Vol. 7: Eminent Orators
  2. (idiomatic) Voice for singing.
    • Since the 1950s, Vic Damone has always had a great set of pipes, but at 67, he's plumbing his songs with a maturity and grace that's even more mesmerizing.1995 August 22, Waymon Wong, “Damone: ‘V’ for Vic-tory at Rainbow, his crooning still sends 'em swooning”, in New York Daily News, retrieved 25 May 2009

Questions about sets of pipes

What is sets of pipes the plural of?
Sets of pipes is the plural of set of pipes.

Words near sets of pipes in the dictionary

  1. sets in motion
  2. sets in stone
  3. sets in train
  4. sets light
  5. sets loose
  6. sets of pipes
  7. sets of wheels
  8. sets off
  9. sets on
  10. sets on a pedestal
  11. sets on fire

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