B2
pipe vs pipeline
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pipenoun/paɪp/ | Meaning a tube that carries water, gas or oil; also a tube used for smoking tobacco | Goes with water pipe | Example A water pipe burst in the bathroom and flooded the apartment below. |
| pipelinenoun/ˈpaɪp.laɪn/ | Meaning a long underground pipe that carries oil, gas or water over long distances | Goes with gas pipeline | Example A new gas pipeline will connect the coast to the capital. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A burst caused damage to the kitchen.