English Explanatory Dictionary

bagpipe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. singular of bagpipes
  2. Attributive form of bagpipes.
verb
  1. To play the bagpipes.
  2. To lay (the mizzen) aback by bringing the sheet to the mizzen rigging.
  3. To masturbate a person's penis in one's armpit.
noun
  1. A British Rail Class 33/1 locomotive.

Pronunciation

/ˈbæɡˌpaɪp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-bagpipe.wav

Word forms

bagpipe bagpipes bagpiping bagpiped

Etymology

In allusion to the subclass' jumper cables, which were installed on both ends to allow push-pull operation.

Related words

Crompton Slim Jim

Derived words

bagpipelike bagpiper
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