plumbing | ||
1. | [ noun ] utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage | |
Synonyms: | plumbing_system | |
Related terms: | utility plumbing_fixture | |
2. | [ noun ] (work,business) the occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building) | |
Synonyms: | plumbery | |
Related terms: | trade construction | |
3. | [ noun ] measuring the depths of the oceans | |
Synonyms: | bathymetry | |
Related terms: | measure measurement plumb | |
Similar spelling: |
plumb plumping plumbic plump_in plumbism plumbago plumb_bob plumb_line plumber plumbed plumbous plumbery |