Pipeline

Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

Definitions of pipeline

noun a long pipe, typically underground, for conveying oil, gas, etc. over long distances

Example Sentences

A1 The pipeline carries water from the reservoir to the city.

A2 The pipeline project will create jobs in the local community.

B1 The company is investing in a new pipeline to transport oil more efficiently.

B2 The pipeline inspection revealed a small leak that needed to be fixed.

C1 The government is facing opposition to the construction of a new pipeline through protected lands.

C2 The company's pipeline network spans across multiple states, delivering natural gas to millions of customers.

Examples of pipeline in a Sentence

formal The pipeline project is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.

informal They're working on the pipeline project and hope to finish it soon.

slang The pipeline job is in full swing and should be done in no time.

figurative The pipeline of new ideas is constantly flowing in our creative department.

Grammatical Forms of pipeline

• plural: pipelines
• comparative: more pipeline
• superlative: most pipeline
• present tense: pipeline
• future tense: will pipeline
• perfect tense: have pipelined
• continuous tense: is pipelining
• singular: pipeline
• positive degree: pipeline
• infinitive: to pipeline
• gerund: pipelining
• participle: pipelined

Origin and Evolution of pipeline

First Known Use: 1859 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'pipeline' originated from the combination of 'pipe' and 'line' to refer to a system of pipes used for transportation or conveyance.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a system of pipes for transporting water or oil, the term 'pipeline' has evolved to also refer to a method of communication or a process that moves things along in a linear fashion.