Pipe
/ˈpaɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) A hollow cylinder used to convey substances such as liquids or gases, often regulated under property and environmental law.
The company installed a new pipeline consisting of steel pipes.
- (n.) A tool for smoking, typically considered in property disputes or criminal evidence contexts.
The seized tobacco pipe was submitted as evidence in the trial.
Forms
- pipes
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'pipe' often pertains to physical infrastructure governed by safety and property regulations; when used as a smoking instrument, it may appear in criminal and evidence law.
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