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Clear the pipes

🇬🇧 UK //klɪə ðə paɪps// 🇺🇸 US //klɪr ðə paɪps//

Meaning of Clear the pipes

Remove blockages so that water can flow through the pipes again.

In simple words: Make the pipes clean and remove blockages.

Clear the pipes in a sentence

• We need to clear the pipes to prevent any water damage.
• After the storm, the workers rushed to clear the pipes in the area.
• He used a special tool to clear the pipes effectively.
• If the sink is draining slowly, it's time to clear the pipes.
• Clearing the pipes regularly can save you from expensive repairs.

How to use Clear the pipes

Used in plumbing contexts. Not typically used in formal settings. Can also be metaphorical in other situations.

Grammar pattern

clear + object (the pipes)

Memory hint

Picture a plumber clearing out gunky pipes to let water flow freely.

Related words

Collocations with Clear the pipes

• clear the pipes
• clear the blockage
• clear out debris
• clear the drain
• clear the clogs

Synonyms for Clear the pipes

• unclog
• clean
• flush
• drain
• clear out

Common mistakes with Clear the pipes

• Confused with 'clear up' which means to clean a space or clarify.
• Using 'clear' alone without specifying 'the pipes'.
• Overgeneralizing to non-plumbing contexts without understanding.

Frequently asked questions about Clear the pipes

What does Clear the pipes mean?

Make the pipes clean and remove blockages.

What is the definition of Clear the pipes?

Remove blockages so that water can flow through the pipes again.

How do you use Clear the pipes in a sentence?

We need to clear the pipes to prevent any water damage.

Can you give another example of Clear the pipes?

After the storm, the workers rushed to clear the pipes in the area.

What are synonyms for Clear the pipes?

Common alternatives include unclog, clean, flush, drain, clear out.

What words go with Clear the pipes?

It commonly pairs with clear the pipes, clear the blockage, clear out debris, clear the drain, clear the clogs.

What are common mistakes when using Clear the pipes?

Confused with 'clear up' which means to clean a space or clarify. Using 'clear' alone without specifying 'the pipes'. Overgeneralizing to non-plumbing contexts without understanding.

How do you pronounce Clear the pipes?

US: //klɪr ðə paɪps//, UK: //klɪə ðə paɪps//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Clear the pipes?

Used in plumbing contexts. Not typically used in formal settings. Can also be metaphorical in other situations.