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Pipe Dragon

By Christopher Del Sole, About.com

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Definition: A Pipe Dragon is defined as a curved implement that is attached to a grooming machine and used to cut or groom a quarterpipe, halfpipe or superpipe. The machine uses curved blades similar to those used in a snowblower to shape and condition the curved walls of the above features.
Pronunciation: [pahyp-drag-uhn]
Also Known As: Pipe Monster
Examples:
The halfpipe was cut last night using the pipe dragon.

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