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

  • (..) Let's move briskly. There's not much time. All right, rehearsing now! Gotta move our ass. Ain't got much time. I been fixing the plumbing here for years. Ain't never had to wear no damn tie before. Well, you're the VIP today, Earl, so just shut up. (..)
    1999 The Green Mile