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plumbing

plum·bing

UK/ˈplʌmɪŋ/ US/ˈplʌmɪŋ/ fairly common informal slang

noun

1.

utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage

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2.

the occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building)

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3.

measuring the depths of the oceans

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Phrases

  • inspect the plumbing
  • plumbing code
  • plumbing snake
  • plumbing system

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