Definition of: piping

(pī′ping) adjective
1. Playing on the pipe.
2. Hissing or sizzling: piping hot.
3. Having a shrill sound.
4. Characterized by peaceful rather than martial music.
—noun
1. The act of one who pipes.
2. The music of pipes; hence, a wailing or whistling sound.
3. A system of pipes, as for drainage.
4. A narrow strip of cloth folded on the bias, used for trimming dresses.
5. A cordlike decoration of icing on a cake.