plumbing (n.)

  1. 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 system ]

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

    [ Syn: plumbery ]

  3. measuring the depths of the oceans

    [ Syn: bathymetry ]

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