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

  • (..) All it needs is a new floor. And new walls and a roof. - Is that all? - And plumbing and electric. - And furniture. - Yes, and furniture. But it's right on the water. And there's a big (..)
    2004 The Notebook