rör — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
rör is used for these senses in English:
- pipe A rigid tube that transports water, steam, or other fluid, as used in plumbing and numerous other applications. [from 10th c.]
- reed (countable) Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
- reed (countable, music) Part of an aerophone musical instrument, comprising a thin piece of wood or metal, which vibrates to produce sound when air passes through it.
- tube (surfing) A wave which pitches forward when breaking, creating a hollow space inside.
- vacuum tube (electronics) A type of electron tube that controls electron current through vacuum between electrodes within a sealed container, usually of glass or metal and often designed to be easily installed in and removed from the equipment in which it is used.
pipe — full definition
- noun A rigid tube used to carry water, gas, or other fluids.
- noun A small bowl-and-stem device used for smoking tobacco.
- verb To carry a liquid or piece of information along a channel from one place to another.
reed — full definition
- noun A tall, slender grass-like plant that grows in wet ground or shallow water.
- noun A thin strip of cane or metal in certain musical instruments that vibrates to produce sound.