T-piece

noun

A pipe connector which forms a junction in the shape of a T.

Meanings

nounT-piece (plural T-pieces)

plural T-pieces

  1. A pipe connector which forms a junction in the shape of a T.
  2. video gamesThe tetromino in the shape of a T, as used in the video game Tetris.

Origin

From T (“capital letter”) + piece.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin T塊 /T块
  • T塊 /T块T tetromino as used in Tetris
German T-Stück
  • T-Stückpipe connector
Japanese Tミノ
  • TミノT tetromino as used in Tetris
Cite this entry
APA

T-piece. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/T-piece

MLA

“T-piece.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/T-piece. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “T-piece,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/T-piece.

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