Synonyms for plumbing
ˈplʌm ɪŋplumb·ing

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1. plumbingnoun

   A system of vessels or ducts in the human body, especially the genitourinary system.

   My plumbing was playing up, so I had to see the doctor.

   Synonyms:
   waterworks

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1. plumbing, plumbing systemnoun

   utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage

   Synonyms:
   plumbery, plumbing system, bathymetry

2. plumbing, plumberynoun

   the occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building)

   Synonyms:
   plumbery, plumbing system, bathymetry

3. bathymetry, plumbingnoun

   measuring the depths of the oceans

   Synonyms:
   plumbery, plumbing system, bathymetry

Matched Categories

1. • Measurement
   • Trade
   • Utility

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1. List of paraphrases for "plumbing":

   plumber, piping, pipe

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How to use plumbing in a sentence?

1. Michael Farias:

   Each van has to stock 450 plumbing parts.

2. Ed Mills:

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3. John Kinney:

   There was extensive plumbing damage, there was holes in the ceiling, raccoons were getting in.

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5. Issa Arnita:

   Initial assessments indicate significant damage to the plumbing and heating and cooling systems.