English

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Etymology

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play +‎ pipe

Noun

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playpipe (plural playpipes)

  1. A rigid extension to a fire hose that provides a gripping surface for fire fighting personnel. Typically a pipe with handles that attaches to the end of a fire hose and has a nozzle attached to it.

References

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  • Mil spec A-A-59438; fire fighting equipment manufacturers.