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tailpipe Definition

tail·pipe (-pīp′)

noun

  1. the exhaust pipe coming from the muffler of a motor vehicle
  2. the exhaust duct of a jet engine

tailpipe Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • exhaust: The sports exhaust tailpipes, housed within a heat shield, fit into the rear bumper for good ground clearance plus a racy look.
  • feature: The 2.0T, 2.5T and T5 models feature chrome-plated tailpipes.

Adjective modifier

  • twin: Twin exhaust tailpipes on all models also add a sporty touch.
  • large: The rear of the fuselage pod was slightly re-shaped to accommodate the larger engine tailpipe.
  • oval: Chromed oval tailpipes nestle up to a revised rear bumper and there's also an LED tail light.

Modifies a noun

  • emission: These are the only two substances for which older cars have a legal limit on tailpipe emissions.

Noun used with modifier

  • exhaust: Twin exhaust tailpipes on all models also add a sporty touch.
  • chrome: A thunderous V8 symphony emanating from the pair of enlarged chrome tailpipes is enough to send a shiver down the spine.

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