tailpipe Meaning & Definition
What Does Tailpipe Mean?
As a noun, tailpipe means An exhaust pipe exhausting to the aft of the vehicle. It is also used to mean An exhaust pipe (on a vehicle). As a verb, it means To fasten an object to the tail of (an animal) as a prank.
Quick Facts About Tailpipe
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈteɪlpaɪp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | tailpipes |
| Verb forms | tailpipes, tailpiping, tailpiped |
Tailpipe Definition (Noun)
- An exhaust pipe exhausting to the aft of the vehicle.
This car doesn't have a tailpipe because it has sidepipes instead.
- An exhaust pipe (on a vehicle) .
Today's cars emit less NoX at the tailpipe than their 20th-century predecessors did.
Tailpipe as a Verb
- To fasten an object to the tail of (an animal) as a prank.
Noun
- An exhaust pipe (on a vehicle) (in any configuration)
Synonyms of Tailpipe
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Tailpipe synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Tailpipe
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Tailpipe in a Sentence
This car doesn't have a tailpipe because it has sidepipes instead.
Today's cars emit less NoX at the tailpipe than their 20th-century predecessors did.
Word Forms & Grammar
tailpipe (plural tailpipes)
tailpipe (third-person singular simple present tailpipes, present participle tailpiping, simple past and past participle tailpiped)
Words That Rhyme With Tailpipe
Origin of Tailpipe
From tail + pipe.
Tailpipe Pronunciation
You say tailpipe as //ˈteɪlpaɪp//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tailpipe
Is tailpipe a noun or a verb?
Tailpipe is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of tailpipe?
The plural of tailpipe is tailpipes.
What is the past tense of tailpipe?
The past tense of tailpipe is tailpiped. The present participle is tailpiping.