plumbing
/ˈplʌmɪŋ/noun
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.
Example sentence
- “My plumbing was playing up, so I had to see the doctor.”
Related words
wiringA mass of electric wires.boilerAn apparatus for heating circulating water or other heat transferring liquid.insulationAny of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building.furnaceA device that provides heat for a building.foundationThat upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.thermostatA device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting.