Tailpipe Meaning in English
word
ˈteɪɫˌpaɪp
TAYL-pype
tˈeɪlpaɪp
TAYL-pype
Definition
The tailpipe is the part of a vehicle's exhaust system where gases are released at the back of the car, usually a metal pipe sticking out under the rear bumper.
Usage & Nuances
'Tailpipe' is a technical, neutral term used mostly for cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Common collocations: 'tailpipe emissions' (the gases released), 'clean the tailpipe', 'rusty tailpipe'. Not used for motorcycles (which often use 'exhaust pipe').
Spanish: tubo de escapePortuguese (BR): cano de escapamentoPortuguese (PT): tubo de escapeChinese (Simplified): 排气管Chinese (Traditional): 排氣管Hindi: टेल पाइपArabic: أنبوب العادمBengali: টেইলপাইপ - এক্সজস্ট পাইপ (গাড়ির)Russian: выхлопная трубаJapanese: テールパイプVietnamese: ống xả (đuôi xe)Korean: 테일파이프 - 배기관(자동차)Turkish: egzoz borusu (arka kısım)Urdu: ٹیل پائپ - اخراجی پائپ (گاڑی کا)Indonesian: pipa knalpot (belakang mobil)
Example Sentences
Smoke comes out of the car's tailpipe.
basic
My dad cleaned the tailpipe yesterday.
basic
There is rust on the tailpipe.
basic
The mechanic said the tailpipe needs to be replaced soon.
natural
You can sometimes hear a loud noise if the tailpipe is damaged.
natural
Most new cars try to reduce tailpipe emissions for the environment.
natural