lead pipe

collocation in English

meaningsofleadandpipe

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withpipe.
lead
adjective[before noun]
uk
/liːd/us
/liːd/
used to describe the main performer or part in ...
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pipe
noun[C]
uk
/paɪp/us
/paɪp/
a tube inside which liquid or gas flows from one place ...
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(Definition ofleadandpipefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoflead pipe

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It is for authorities to set their own budgets for repairs grants and decide the priority they give toleadpipereplacement.
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That has obviously meant thatleadpipereplacement has been reduced to a snail's pace or has ceased.
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Therefore, to improve the quality of drinking water to a level considered safe, all remedial action programmes must switch toleadpipereplacement.
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Year on year data of the numbers ofleadpipeconnections supplying drinking water are not available.
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The undertaker could argue that it was due to the customer'sleadpipewhich in most circumstances is longer.
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For example, if the lead standard were exceeded, the customer could argue that this was due to the undertaker'sleadpipe.
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First, they will have to pay forleadpipereplacement in addition to the money spent on the now redundant treatment facilities.
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The cost ofleadpipereplacement for a dwelling will vary greatly depending on circumstances.
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Romanleadpipeinscriptions provided information on the owner to prevent water theft.
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In its boot was a piece ofleadpipecovered in surgical tape, and a full bottle of vodka.
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All that is now left is a rustingleadpipeand a clear trickle of water.
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Theleadpipe, used to supply water, can be seen in the middle of the fountain.
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Leadpipestamps bearing the name of the owner were also used to prevent such water theft.
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The population was 575 by 1859, when it had several sawmills, a gristmill, and an establishment forleadpipeand pumps.
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