Meaning of set of pipes | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A wind instrument incorporating multiple pipes, such as a panpipe or bagpipe.
2. Voice for singing.
   idiomatic

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Examples

“The old man taught the boy to play the flute, and together they constructed a set of pipes—the pipes o' Pan—and out along the river they would play.”

“Since the 1950s, Vic Damone has always had a great set of pipes, but at 67, he's plumbing his songs with a maturity and grace that's even more mesmerizing.”

“Peaches—who usually raps her lyrics in husky tones—also reveals she has one helluva set of pipes, belting out "Talk to Me" with enough power to give any disco diva pause.”

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