a series of pipes that are usually underground and are used for carrying oil, gas, etc. over long distances:
a gas / an oil pipeline
IDIOMS
in the pipeline something that is in the pipeline is being discussed, planned or prepared and will happen or exist soon:
Important new laws are already in the pipeline.
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