Stink Pipe

Pronunciation: /stɪŋk paɪp/

Definitions of stink pipe

noun a pipe that emits foul odors or gases, typically found in sewage systems

Example Sentences

A1 The stink pipe in the kitchen was clogged.

A2 I called a plumber to fix the stink pipe in the bathroom.

B1 The smell coming from the stink pipe was unbearable.

B2 The stink pipe needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

C1 The stink pipe was emitting toxic fumes into the air.

C2 The maintenance crew had to inspect the entire stink pipe system for leaks.

Examples of stink pipe in a Sentence

formal The plumber identified a blockage in the stink pipe connected to the sewage system.

informal My dad had to unclog the stink pipe in the backyard yesterday.

slang I accidentally dropped my ring down the stink pipe, now it's gone forever.

figurative The corruption in the government is like a stink pipe, polluting everything it touches.

Grammatical Forms of stink pipe

• past tense: stank
• plural: stink pipes
• comparative: stinkier
• superlative: stinkiest
• present tense: stink pipe
• future tense: will stink pipe
• perfect tense: have stink piped
• continuous tense: is stink piping
• singular: stink pipe
• positive degree: stink pipe
• infinitive: to stink pipe
• gerund: stinking pipe
• participle: stinking pipe

Origin and Evolution of stink pipe

First Known Use: 1884 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'stink pipe' originated from the practice of venting foul odors from sewage systems to the outside air.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the vertical pipe that vents sewer gases from a building's plumbing system, 'stink pipe' has evolved to also refer to the vent pipe on a vehicle's exhaust system.