plumb|ing — «PLUHM ihng», noun. 1. the work or trade of a plumber. 2. the water pipes and fixtures in a building: »bathroom plumbing. 3. the act of using a plumb line … Useful english dictionary
plumb|ing|ware — «PLUHM ihng WAIR», noun. plumbing fixtures, as for a bathroom or kitchen … Useful english dictionary
plumb·ing — /ˈplʌmıŋ/ noun [noncount] 1 : a system of pipes that carries water through a building The house has old plumbing. The cottage has electricity but no indoor plumbing. [=the cottage does not have a toilet or sink; there are no pipes that supply… … Useful english dictionary
Plumbing — Plumb ing, n. 1. The art of casting and working in lead, and applying it to building purposes; especially, the business of furnishing, fitting, and repairing pipes for conducting water, sewage, etc. Gwilt. [1913 Webster] 2. The lead or iron pipes … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
plumbing — plumb|ing [ˈplʌmıŋ] n [U] 1.) the pipes that water flows through in a building ▪ We keep having problems with the plumbing. 2.) the work of fitting and repairing water pipes, baths, toilets etc … Dictionary of contemporary English
plumbing — plumb|ing [ plʌmıŋ ] noun uncount 1. ) the job of fitting and repairing pipes, water TANKS, and other equipment used for supplying and storing water 2. ) the system of pipes, water TANKS, and other equipment used for supplying and storing water… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
plumbing — plumb•ing [[t]ˈplʌm ɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) bui the system of pipes and other apparatus for conveying water, liquid wastes, etc., as in a building 2) bui the work or trade of a plumber 3) the action of using a plumb • Etymology: 1660–70 … From formal English to slang
plumbing — plumb·ing … English syllables
plumbing — /plum ing/, n. 1. the system of pipes and other apparatus for conveying water, liquid wastes, etc., as in a building. 2. the work or trade of a plumber. 3. act of a person who plumbs, as in ascertaining depth. [1660 70; PLUMB + ING1] * * * System … Universalium
plumbing — plumb·ing || plÊŒmɪŋ n. work of a plumber; system of pipes and hoses (for water supply, etc.) plÊŒm n. plummet, plumb line; lead weight used to determine perpendicularity v. measure depth using a plumb; make perpendicular to adj. vertical,… … English contemporary dictionary
Lead — (pronEng|ˈlɛd) is a main group element with a symbol Pb ( la. plumbum). Lead has the atomic number 82. Lead is a soft, malleable poor metal, also considered to be one of the heavy metals. Lead has a bluish white color when freshly cut, but… … Wikipedia