Plumbing is the system of pipes ,fixtures, and apparatuses installed in a building to distribute clean water and remove wastewater and liquid waste. It also refers to the professional or work involved in installing, maintaining, and repairing these vital sanitation networks.
Plumbing has a few related meanings:
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The system of pipes, drains, and fixtures in a building that carry water and waste.
- Example: The plumbing in this house needs repairs.
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The work of installing and repairing those pipes and systems.
- Example: He works in plumbing.
- The plumber fixed the plumbing under the sink.
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Figurative meaning: The internal workings or basic structure of a system.
- Example: The software's plumbing handles data behind the scenes.
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