[1425–75; late ME]This word is first recorded in the period 1425–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: deck, flange, survey, track, type
Examples of 'organ pipe' in a sentence
organ pipe
The fine fragility of the writing quivered and trembled among the hall's solid columns, immense organ pipes and vast dome.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Lead is used in organ pipes because of its malleability and the distinctive sound it produces.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Inside, the hexagonal balsalt columns rise up like organ pipes to the ceiling-a perfect place to dive and sing.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
And it's full of jokes: fountains that trigger when you step on a stone, or that drive air through organ pipes.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The hall was dark, except for an orange light on the huge organ pipes - it was clearly a theatrical kind of effort.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
There are old organ pipes set into the wall and a mirror floating high above the fireplace, as well as gothic doorways and double-height ceilings.