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plumbing

UK
/ˈplʌmɪŋ/
US
/ˈplʌmɪŋ/

Translations

plumbingnoun
plumbings
pl
The building's plumbing was installed in the 1980s.
Водопровод в здании был установлен в 1980-х годах.
The plumbing in the old house needs to be replaced.
Сантехника в старом доме нуждается в замене.
Synonyms
drainage
pipes
piping
plumbing system
waterworks
sanitation
plumbingadjective
UK
/ˈplʌm.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈplʌm.ɪŋ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to plumbing systems.
Synonyms
plumb
piping
pipework
piping-related
plumbing-related
sanitary
hydraulic
water-works
plumbverb

plumbing

Gerund

plumbed
Past Simple
plumbed
Past Participle
plumbing
Gerund
UK
/plʌm/
US
/plʌm/
The scientist decided to plumb the depths of the ocean.
Ученый решил исследовать глубины океана.
The technician needs to plumb the pipes for any leaks.
Техник должен проверить трубы на наличие утечек.
She tried to plumb the mysteries of the ancient text.
Она пыталась вникать в тайны древнего текста.
Additional translations
прочищать
прощупывать
зондировать
Synonyms
explore
investigate
probe
delve
ascertain
measure

Definitions

plumbingnoun
The system of pipes, tanks, fittings, and other apparatus required for the water supply, heating, and sanitation in a building.
The plumbing in the old house was outdated and needed to be replaced.
The work or trade of a plumber.
He decided to pursue a career in plumbing after completing his apprenticeship.
The act or process of exploring, measuring, or investigating thoroughly, especially with a plumb line.
The plumbing of the lake's depth took several hours.
plumbingadjective
Relating to or intended for the installation, maintenance, or repair of pipes, fixtures, and other apparatus for water supply or sanitation.
The store stocks a wide range of plumbing tools and fittings.
plumbverb
To measure the depth of a body of water.
The sailors plumbed the ocean to determine its depth.
To explore or examine thoroughly.
The scientist plumbed the mysteries of the universe.
To install or repair plumbing systems.
The contractor was hired to plumb the new house.
To test or adjust to be vertical or true.
The carpenter plumbed the wall to ensure it was perfectly vertical.
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