pipe cleaner

noun

: something used to clean the inside of a pipe

specifically : a piece of flexible wire in which tufted fabric is twisted and which is used to clean the stem of a tobacco pipe

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Spider Napkin Rings Use black pipe cleaners to create adorable yet creepy napkin rings for your next Halloween party. —

Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 To make one, fold four pipe cleaners in half and twist them to create a secure loop that's big enough to hold a napkin. —

Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 To ensure the stem is centered, fold the tissue strip in half and place the green pipe cleaner or chenille stem at the fold. —

Katherine Lee, Parents, 30 July 2024 These include any excess pieces of paper, felt, pipe cleaner and used pieces of cardboard. —

Calvin Hong, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pipe cleaner