plumbing

C1 Topic:Materials & Substances

US /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ UK /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

1

noun
The pipes and fixtures that carry water, gas, or sewage in a building.

Water was dripping from the ceiling, so we figured there was a problem with the plumbing.
2

noun
The work or trade of installing and repairing pipes.

He studied plumbing at a trade school before starting his own business.

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Synonyms

1 noun · the pipes and fixtures that... plumbing system

2 noun · the work or trade of... plumbery

Word family

Derived forms nonplumbingplumbingless

Related forms plumb plumber waterworks

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Phrases (1)

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plumbing fixture
an installed device connected to a building's water supply or drainage

Noun + noun

Topics

Materials & Substances Word Formation & Derivatives

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