tailpipe Synonyms & Antonyms
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Tailpipe as a 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.
An exhaust pipe (on a vehicle) (in any configuration)
Tailpipe as a Verb
To fasten an object to the tail of (an animal) as a prank.
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.
Quick Facts About Tailpipe
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈteɪlpaɪp/ |
| Meaning | An exhaust pipe exhausting to the aft of the vehicle |
| Plural | tailpipes |
| Verb forms | tailpipes, tailpiping, tailpiped |
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.