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plumbing

Syllabification: (plumb·ing)
Pronunciation: /ˈpləmiNG/
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Definition of plumbing

noun

  • the system of pipes, tanks, fittings, and other apparatus required for the water supply, heating, and sanitation in a building.
  • the work of installing and maintaining plumbing systems.
  • informal used as a humorous euphemism for the excretory tracts and urinary system:I’d never discuss my plumbing with ladies

plumbing in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of plumbing in the British & World English dictionary