plumbing
Translation
plumbing
Examples
The house has old plumbing.
The house has old plumbing.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) plumbing the system of pipes, etc. for water The plumbing in this old house needs repair.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pipework, water system
Etymology
From 'plumb', derived from Latin 'plumbum' (lead). The '-ing' suffix denotes the system or activity related to pipes.
Memory Tips
This is the system that a 'plumber' works on. Think of all the pipes 'plumbed' together.