metal pipe

Steel cylinder, hollow

A metal pipe is a hollow cylindrical tube made of metal, used for conveying liquids, gases, or structural purposes: The plumber replaced the old metal pipe.

In slang, a metal pipe refers to a crude weapon—a length of pipe used for striking: He was attacked with a metal pipe.

The term also appears in smoking contexts for a pipe with a metal bowl.

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conduit · drain · wrench · fitting · joint · welded · galvanized · rust · hollow · cylindrical · sewer · exhaust · valve · leak · steam · clang · elbow · flange

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material composition

metal pipeplastic pipe

Hollow synthetic cylinder

PVC pipe · rubber tubing · glass tube · clay pipe · bamboo pipe

rigidity/flexibility

metal pipeflexible hose

Bendable pipe for liquids

rubber hose · garden hose · expandable hose · bellows

construction type

metal pipenatural channel

river channel · artery · vein · blood vessel · lava tube

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G