Plumbing (Noun)
Meaning 1
The occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The plumber spent all day fixing the leaky faucet in the kitchen.
- She decided to pursue a career in plumbing after completing her apprenticeship.
- The company specializes in plumbing and heating services for residential and commercial properties.
- He worked as a plumber for over 20 years before deciding to start his own business.
- The plumbing system in the old house was outdated and needed to be replaced.
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Meaning 2
Measuring the depths of the oceans.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
Utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient city's advanced plumbing system included lead pipes that supplied fresh water to its residents.
- When they renovated their house, they had to reconfigure the entire plumbing system to accommodate a second bathroom.
- She complained about the old, creaky plumbing that seemed to rattle and clang whenever she took a shower.
- Leaking faucets and overflowing toilets had been problems with the plumbing in their building for months, and management finally called in a plumber.
- Proper installation and maintenance of the plumbing system was essential to preventing pipe damage and expensive repairs down the line.