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pipeline

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ɔˈljɔdutu/o·le·o·du·to

Definition

1

A long pipe, typically underground, for transporting oil or other liquids over long distances.

Usage examples

The new pipeline will carry oil from the fields to the coast.
Environmentalists protested against the construction of the pipeline.

Synonyms

Common combinations

oil pipelinepipeline networkbuild a pipelinepipeline rupture