plumbing

• Substantiv, das die Gesamtheit der Rohre, Armaturen und Verbindungsstücke bezeichnet, die in einem Gebäude der Verteilung von Wasser oder Gas sowie der Ableitung von Abwasser dienen; außerdem die Berufstätigkeit, solche Anlagen zu installieren und zu reparieren.

A noun referring to the system of pipes, fixtures, and fittings used for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage, as well as the trade of installing and repairing such systems.

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1. Water and gas pipes systemB1formal

   The system of pipes, tanks, and fittings used for water supply and waste removal in a building.

   Sanitärinstallation

   • The old house needs new plumbing to fix the leaks.
   • A professional checked the plumbing before the renovation.
   • The plumbing system in this building is very efficient.

   Synonymepipeworkpiping

2. Plumber's tradeB1formal

   The profession or work of installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water, gas, or sewage.

   Sanitärinstallation

   • He decided to go into plumbing after finishing school.
   • Plumbing is a skilled trade that requires certification.
   • She learned plumbing from her father, who was a master plumber.

   Synonymepipe fittingpipefittingplumbery

3. Ocean depth measurementC2formal

   The act of measuring the depth of the ocean, especially using a lead line.

   Tiefenmessung

   • The sailors performed plumbing to determine the depth of the sea.
   • Plumbing the ocean depths was a dangerous task for early explorers.
   • Modern sonar has replaced traditional plumbing for depth measurement.

   Synonymesounding

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des Messens oder Erforschens der Tiefe von etwas zu bezeichnen, oder des gründlichen Verstehens einer komplexen Sache.

A verb used to indicate the act of measuring or exploring the depth of something, or understanding a complex subject thoroughly.

1. Measure depthC1formalscientific

   To measure the depth of a body of water, typically with a weighted line.

   Die Tiefe messen

   • The sailors plumbed the depth of the river before crossing.
   • They used a long rope to plumb the well.
   • The oceanographer plumbed the trench to record its exact depth.

   Synonymefathomgaugeprobesound

2. Weight with leadC2formaltechnical

   To weight something with lead, often to make it sink or to stabilize it.

   Mit Blei beschweren

   • The fisherman plumbed his net with lead weights.
   • They plumbed the diving bell to ensure it would sink properly.
   • The curtain was plumbed at the bottom to hang straight.

   Synonymeballastleadweight

3. Examine thoroughlyC1formal

   To explore or investigate something in great depth and detail.

   Gründlich untersuchen

   • The detective plumbed the depths of the suspect's alibi.
   • She plumbed the archives for any mention of the ancient ritual.
   • The journalist plumbed the complexities of the political scandal.

   Synonymedelveexplorefathominvestigateprobescrutinizesearchsound

   Antonymeglancescanskim

4. Make verticalC2formaltechnical

   To adjust or align something so that it is perfectly vertical, using a plumb line.

   Senkrecht ausrichten

   • The carpenter plumbed the wall before installing the cabinets.
   • He plumbed the post to ensure it was straight.
   • The mason plumbed the brickwork as he built the chimney.

   Synonymealignerecttrue