plumbing

Meanings

• noun

  The system of pipes, valves, and other apparatus for conveying water to and from a building.

  - "The plumbing in this old house needs to be replaced."
  - "He is a plumber by trade."

• noun

  The art or trade of installing and maintaining such a system.

  - "He learned the plumbing trade from his father."
  - "She hired a plumber to fix her leaky faucet."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈplʌmɪŋ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88681006"

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Synonyms

waterworks

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plumbing
bombing , grooming , rooming

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Variants

List of all variants of plumbing that leads to same result
plumbing , plumbings , plumb , plumbed , plumbs , plumbing fixture , plumbing fixtures , indoor plumbing , plumb in , plumbed in , plumbing in , plumbs in

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'plumbum' meaning lead, as pipes were originally made of lead.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest plunger is located in Canada, measuring 12 feet in diameter and 18 feet long.

2. The ancient Romans were among the first to use lead pipes for their plumbing system.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sanitation: Plumbing is closely related to sanitation, as both deal with the conveyance and treatment of wastewater.

2. Piping: Plumbing involves the use of various types of piping, such as copper, PVC, and steel.

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Culture

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Plumbing has been depicted in various forms of art and literature, such as in the novel 'Waterworks' by Mark Helprin, and has played a significant role in the development of modern civilization.

How to Memorize "plumbing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a network of pipes carrying water in and out of a building.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plumbing' with 'pipes' and 'water'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Pipes Lead Us To Clean Water' to remember the meaning of plumbing.

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