1
as in cooling
to become still and orderly
if you don't pipe down, we're turning this car around and going straight home!
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2
as in drying up
to stop talking
"Pipe down or I'll cancel recess!" the teacher commanded
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Changing the direction of ceiling fans can help reduce heating costs in winter and lower cooling costs in summer.—
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Meanwhile, the white dwarf, a stellar remnant that has burned through its fuel, is steadily cooling.—
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3 Jan. 2025
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“Piping down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piping%20down. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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