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- US Pronunciation
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- [steem-pahyp]
- /ˈstimˌpaɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [steem-pahyp]
- /ˈstimˌpaɪp/
Definition of steampipe word
- noun steampipe a pipe for conveying steam from a boiler. 1
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Origin of steampipe
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; steam + pipe1
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Parts of speech for Steampipe
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
steampipe popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
steampipe usage trend in Literature
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