wooden pipes

Hollow log channels

Wooden pipes are tubular conduits made from wood, historically used for water supply systems before metal and plastic became standard.

Hollowed logs, often from elm or other rot-resistant trees, served as municipal water mains in many cities through the 19th century.

The term also refers to the pipes of a pipe organ made from wood rather than metal, which produce a warmer, softer tone.

The city unearthed old wooden pipes during the street renovation.

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material composition

wooden pipessteel pipes

Hollow alloy cylinders

iron pipes · plastic pipes · copper pipes · PVC pipes · lead pipes

construction era/technology

wooden pipesPVC piping

Polyvinyl chloride conduits

Family

pipe, wood

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