'Plumbing' definitions:

Definition of 'plumbing'

From: WordNet
noun
Utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage [syn: plumbing, plumbing system]
noun
The occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building) [syn: plumbing, plumbery]
noun
Measuring the depths of the oceans [syn: bathymetry, plumbing]

Definition of 'Plumbing'

From: GCIDE
  • Plumb \Plumb\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Plumbed (pl[u^]md); p. pr. & vb. n. Plumbing (pl[u^]m"[i^]ng).]
  • 1. To adjust by a plumb line; to cause to be perpendicular; as, to plumb a building or a wall. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To sound with a plumb or plummet, as the depth of water; hence, to examine by test; to ascertain the depth, quality, dimension, etc.; to sound; to fathom; to test. [1913 Webster]
  • He did not attempt to plumb his intellect. --Ld. Lytton. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To seal with lead; as, to plumb a drainpipe. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. To supply, as a building, with a system of plumbing. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Plumbing'

From: GCIDE
  • Plumbing \Plumb"ing\, n.
  • 1. The art of casting and working in lead, and applying it to building purposes; especially, the business of furnishing, fitting, and repairing pipes for conducting water, sewage, etc. --Gwilt. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The lead or iron pipes, and other apparatus, used in conveying water, sewage, etc., in a building. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'plumbing'

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Words containing 'Plumbing'