plumbing

UK
/ˈplʌmɪŋ/
US
/ˈplʌmɪŋ/
plumbingnoun
plumbings
pl
Traducciones
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.
Definiciones
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The plumbing in the old house was outdated and needed to be replaced.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
UK
/ˈplʌm.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈplʌm.ɪŋ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to plumbing systems.
Definiciones
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

plumbing

Gerund

plumbed
Past Simple
plumbed
Past Participle
plumbing
Gerund
UK
/plʌm/
US
/plʌm/
Traducciones
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.
Definiciones
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.
plumbnoun
Definiciones
A lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction.
The carpenter used a plumb to ensure the wall was perfectly vertical.
A small mass of lead or other heavy material, used in sounding the depth of water.
The sailor dropped the plumb overboard to measure the depth of the sea.
The state or condition of being exactly vertical.
Make sure the post is in plumb before pouring the concrete.
plumbadjective
Definiciones
Exactly vertical or true to a line; perfectly straight.
The builder ensured that the wall was plumb before securing it in place.
plumbadverb
Definiciones
Completely or absolutely; used for emphasis or to indicate exactness.
She was plumb exhausted after the long hike up the mountain.
Directly, in a straight line (especially vertically); straight down or up.
The stone fell plumb to the riverbed.