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pipeline
pipe·line / ˈpīpˌlīn/ • n. a long pipe, typically underground, for conveying oil, gas, etc., over long distances. ∎ fig. a channel supplying goods or information: the biggest heroin pipeline in history. ∎ (in surfing) the hollow formed by the breaking of a large wave. ∎ Comput. a linear sequence of specialized modules used for pipelining. • v. [tr.] convey (a substance) by a pipeline. ∎ [tr.] [often as adj.] (pipelined) Comput. design or execute (a computer or instruction) using the technique of pipelining. PHRASES: in the pipeline awaiting completion or processing; being developed: new treatments are in the pipeline. |
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"pipeline." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "pipeline." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-pipeline.html "pipeline." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-pipeline.html |
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pipeline
pipeline n. in logistics, the channel of support, or a specific portion thereof, by means of which materiel or personnel flow from sources of procurement to their point of use.
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"pipeline." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "pipeline." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-pipeline.html "pipeline." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-pipeline.html |
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pipeline
pipeline •catchline • dragline • tramline
•landline • strapline • chatline
•carline
•breadline, deadline, headline, redline
•neckline • hemline • helpline
•airline, hairline
•saline • mainline
•baseline, bassline, waistline
•dateline
•beeline, feline, treeline
•streamline • slimline • sibylline
•Adeline • bodyline • storyline
•Catiline • aquiline
•byline, skyline
•guideline, sideline, tideline
•lifeline • pipeline • sight line • hotline
•jawline, Pauline, shoreline
•outline
•snowline, towline
•coastline • clothesline • microcline
•Fräulein • Ursuline • touchline
•bloodline • plumb line • punchline
•buntline • timberline • borderline
•underline • alkaline • opaline
•Caroline • coralline • crystalline
•waterline • landmine • carmine
•goldmine
•calamine • melamine
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"pipeline." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "pipeline." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-pipeline.html "pipeline." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-pipeline.html |
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