plumbing

Definition

  • noun: a system of pipes that carries water through a building
  • noun: the act of using a 'plumb'
  • synonyms: waterworks

Examples

  • The cottage has electricity but no 'indoor plumbing'. [=the cottage does not have a toilet or sink; there are no pipes that supply clean water to the cottage]

  • a store that sells 'plumbing fixtures' [=sinks, toilets, faucets, etc.]

  • a scientist who spent her life 'plumbing' the minds of criminals

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) No monkey bites, no hickeys. In fact, no leaving no marks of no kind. After that, it's all good, buddy. Now, her plumbing down there don't work. So feel free to come in her all you want. Keep the noise down. Try not to make a mess. (..)
    2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1