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词汇 pipe-laying
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Definition of pipe-laying in English:

pipe-laying

noun ˈpʌɪpleɪɪŋ
  • 1The laying of pipes for gas, water, etc.

  • 2US Politics slang. Political corruption, especially the manipulation of elections by vote-rigging. Compare to lay pipe. Now historical.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From pipe + laying.

Definition of pipe-laying in US English:

pipe-laying

nounˈpʌɪpleɪɪŋ
  • 1The laying of pipes for gas, water, etc.

  • 2US Politics slang. Political corruption, especially the manipulation of elections by vote-rigging. Compare to lay pipe. Now historical.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From pipe + laying.

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