A pipe through which exhaust gases escape from an internal combustion engine, such as a car engine.
"Tailpipe" Examples
Usage Examples
Sentence 1: Describing a Car Component
The mechanic asked if he could take a look under the car to inspect the muffler and tailpipe to ensure everything was working properly.
Sentence 2: Involving Damage to a Tailpipe
The strong storm caused a large tree branch to damage the undercarriage of the car, including the tailpipe, requiring an expensive repair.
Sentence 3: Involving Emissions from a Vehicle
The campaign to reduce automotive emissions included measures to limit the amount of pollutants released through the tailpipe of vehicles.
Sentence 4: In Performance Context
The high-performance sports car gained notoriety for its powerful engine, rear-mounted tailpipe that supposedly improved exhaust efficiency.
Sentence 5: In a Coherent Cardboard Recycling Plan
As part of the company's efforts to become more sustainable, the fleet of vehicles will have recycled tailpipes and have biobased materials as an innovation to demonstrate commitment to reducing waste.