What is the meaning of plumbing?

noun

  • Utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage.
  • The occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building.
  • Measuring the depths of the oceans.

verb

  • Measure the depth of something.
  • Weight with lead.
  • Examine thoroughly and in great depth.
  • Adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical.
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