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plumbing

noun plumb·ing \ˈplə-miŋ\

: a system of pipes that carries water through a building

: the work of a plumber : the job of installing and repairing sinks, toilets, water pipes, etc.

Full Definition of PLUMBING

: the act of using a plumb

: a plumber's occupation or trade

a : the apparatus (as pipes and fixtures) concerned in the distribution and use of water in a building

b : an internal system that resembles plumbing; especially : one consisting of conduits or channels for conveying fluids

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PLUMBING Defined for Kids

noun plumb·ing \ˈplə-miŋ\

: a system of pipes and fixtures for supplying and carrying off water in a building

: the installation or repair of part or all of such a system of pipes and fixtures

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