plumbing

UK /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ US /ˈplʌmɪŋ/
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

The pipes, together with the joints, tanks, stopcocks, taps, and other fixtures of a water, gas, or sewage system in a house or other building.

Water was dripping from the ceiling, so we figured there was a problem with the plumbing.

2

The trade or occupation of a plumber.

3

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.

I am sure that there are those who dislike me […] but as a person, not for the sake of my plumbing.

4

Practical, concrete work serving to support other work.

This is not scientific research as such: it's just plumbing.

5

A Murasugi sum where each disk summed along has its boundary subdivided into four segments.

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