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.
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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
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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
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“Pipe cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pipe%20cleaner. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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