Steam Pipe

Pronunciation: /stiːm paɪp/

Definitions of steam pipe

noun steam pipe - a pipe that carries steam, typically in a heating or industrial system

Example Sentences

A1 The steam pipe is hot.

A2 The steam pipe in the factory burst.

B1 The maintenance crew repaired the steam pipe efficiently.

B2 The steam pipe system was upgraded to improve efficiency.

C1 The engineer inspected the steam pipe for any leaks.

C2 The steam pipe underwent rigorous testing before being put into operation.

Examples of steam pipe in a Sentence

formal The steam pipe burst due to high pressure in the system.

informal Watch out for that steam pipe, it's really hot!

slang I accidentally touched the steam pipe and burned my hand.

figurative His anger was like a steam pipe, ready to explode at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of steam pipe

• plural: steam pipes
• comparative: more steam pipe
• superlative: most steam pipe
• present tense: steam pipe
• future tense: will steam pipe
• perfect tense: has steam piped
• continuous tense: is steam piping
• singular: steam pipe
• positive degree: steam pipe
• infinitive: to steam pipe
• gerund: steam piping
• participle: steam piped

Origin and Evolution of steam pipe

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'steam pipe' originated in the context of the Industrial Revolution when steam power was widely used in factories and transportation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to pipes used to transport steam in steam engines and industrial machinery, the term 'steam pipe' has evolved to also include pipes used in heating systems and other applications where steam is utilized.