Plumbing: meaning, definitions and examples
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plumbing
[ ˈplʌmɪŋ ]
fixing pipes
Plumbing is the system of pipes, tanks, fittings, and other apparatus required for the water supply, heating, and sanitation in a building.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The plumbing in our house is in need of repair.
- He has a successful career in plumbing.
profession
Plumbing refers to the work of installing and maintaining the pipes and fixtures that supply water and gas to a building, as well as the disposal of sewage.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He decided to pursue a career in plumbing.
- The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in no time.
Translations
Translations of the word "plumbing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encanamento
🇮🇳 प्लंबिंग
🇩🇪 Klempnerei
🇮🇩 perpipaan
🇺🇦 сантехніка
🇵🇱 hydraulika
🇯🇵 配管
🇫🇷 plomberie
🇪🇸 fontanería
🇹🇷 tesisat
🇰🇷 배관
🇸🇦 سباكة
🇨🇿 instalatérství
🇸🇰 inštalatérstvo
🇨🇳 管道
🇸🇮 vodovod
🇮🇸 pípulagnir
🇰🇿 сантехника
🇬🇪 სანტექნიკა
🇦🇿 santexnika
🇲🇽 fontanería
Word origin
The word 'plumbing' originates from the Latin word 'plumbum' which means 'lead'. In ancient times, lead pipes were commonly used for plumbing. The profession of plumbing has evolved over centuries to include not just water supply and sanitation, but also heating and gas systems.