The Clue
Slipcover trim (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PIPING
Tags
Notes
The answer PIPING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
PIPING as a noun:
1. a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems
2. (pipe, pipage, piping) = a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
3. playing a pipe or the bagpipes
PIPE as a verb:
1. (shriek, shrill, pipe up, pipe) = utter a shrill cry
2. transport by pipeline; "pipe oil, water, and gas into the desert"
3. play on a pipe; "pipe a tune"
4. trim with piping; "pipe the skirt"
PIPING as an adjective:
1. resembling the music of a pipe; "the piping voices of children"
PIPING as an adverb:
1. (piping, steaming) = (used of heat) extremely; "the casserole was piping hot"