Pipesmith: meaning, definitions and examples
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pipesmith
[ ˈpaɪpˌsmɪθ ]
tradesperson
A pipesmith is a skilled tradesperson who specializes in the crafting and installation of pipes, usually for plumbing or other fluid transport systems. They are knowledgeable about various materials and techniques used in the pipe system construction.
Synonyms
pipefitter, plumber, tradesman
Examples of usage
- The pipesmith expertly installed the new water lines.
- After training for several years, she became a certified pipesmith.
- The building project required a skilled pipesmith to ensure proper plumbing.
- He learned the trade of pipesmith from his father.
- The pipesmith's workshop was filled with various tools and materials.
Translations
Translations of the word "pipesmith" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fabricante de tubos
🇮🇳 नलसाजी
🇩🇪 Rohrschmied
🇮🇩 pengrajin pipa
🇺🇦 провідник труб
🇵🇱 wytwórca rur
🇯🇵 パイプ職人
🇫🇷 pipier
🇪🇸 tubería
🇹🇷 boru ustası
🇰🇷 파이프 장인
🇸🇦 صانع الأنابيب
🇨🇿 trubkař
🇸🇰 trubkár
🇨🇳 管道工
🇸🇮 cevar
🇮🇸 rörsmiður
🇰🇿 трубашы
🇬🇪 ტუბის ოსტატი
🇦🇿 boru ustası
🇲🇽 artesano de tubos
Etymology
The term 'pipesmith' comes from the combination of the word 'pipe' and the Old English suffix 'smið', meaning smith or craftsman. Historically, the profession of a smith was associated with blacksmiths who worked with metal; however, the emergence of plumbing as a trade led to the specialization in pipesmithing. The importance of water systems in ancient civilizations highlighted the need for skilled work in pipe crafting, which can be traced back to ancient Rome and beyond. As technology evolved, so too did the methods and materials used by pipesmiths, expanding their role in modern construction and maintenance of plumbing systems.