Pipework: meaning, definitions and examples
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pipework
[ ˈpaɪpwɜːrk ]
construction
A system of pipes used for carrying fluids, such as water, gas, or oil, from one place to another.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The new industrial complex required extensive pipework to supply water and gas to all the facilities.
- The plumber was skilled in installing and repairing complex pipework systems in commercial buildings.
music
A series of pipes in an organ that produce sound when air is passed through them.
Synonyms
flue pipes, organ pipes
Examples of usage
- The organist expertly played the intricate pipework of the church organ during the concert.
- The historical organ's pipework was meticulously restored to its original condition.
Translations
Translations of the word "pipework" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trabalho de tubulação
🇮🇳 पाइपवर्क
🇩🇪 Rohrleitungen
🇮🇩 pekerjaan pipa
🇺🇦 трубопровідні роботи
🇵🇱 prace rurarskie
🇯🇵 配管工事
🇫🇷 travaux de tuyauterie
🇪🇸 trabajo de tuberías
🇹🇷 boru işleri
🇰🇷 배관 작업
🇸🇦 أعمال الأنابيب
🇨🇿 potrubní práce
🇸🇰 potrubné práce
🇨🇳 管道工程
🇸🇮 cevovodno delo
🇮🇸 pípuverk
🇰🇿 құбыр жұмыстары
🇬🇪 მილის სამუშაოები
🇦🇿 boru işi
🇲🇽 trabajo de tuberías
Word origin
The word 'pipework' originated from the combination of 'pipe' and 'work', referring to the work or system of pipes. The use of pipework in construction and plumbing dates back to ancient civilizations like the Romans, who used lead pipes for water supply. In the context of music, pipework has been an essential component of organs for centuries, with advancements in organ technology continually evolving the design and functionality of these pipes.
See also: pipe, pipefitting, pipeline, piper, pipes, pipet, piping.