"pipework" meaning in All languages combined

See pipework on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: pipeworks [plural]
Etymology: pipe + work Etymology templates: {{compound|en|pipe|work}} pipe + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} pipework (usually uncountable, plural pipeworks)
  1. Any system of pipes or tubes; piping. Tags: uncountable, usually
    Sense id: en-pipework-en-noun-kz8iNOT0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 84 16
  2. (music) The pipes and stops of an organ. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-pipework-en-noun-wWxOGVeY Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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