Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pipelayer

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pipelay-er
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who lays conducting pipes in the ground, for water, gas, etc.

noun

A politician who works in secret.

American usage; Dated; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

From pipe + layer.

Usage

Inflected Forms

pipelayers (plural)

Phrases

lay pipe

Frequently Paired Words

bricklayer bricklaying lay pipe pipelaying

Synonyms

pipefitter

Questions

What does pipelayer mean?
One who lays conducting pipes in the ground, for water, gas, etc.
Where does pipelayer come from?
From pipe + layer.

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