plumbing

uncountable

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее систему труб, арматуры и фитингов, используемых для распределения воды или газа в здании и для удаления сточных вод, а также профессию по установке и ремонту таких систем.esSustantivo que designa el sistema de tuberías, accesorios y grifería utilizado para distribuir agua o gas en un edificio y evacuar las aguas residuales, así como el oficio de instalar y reparar dichos sistemas.frNom désignant le système de tuyaux, de raccords et d'accessoires utilisé pour distribuer l'eau ou le gaz dans un bâtiment et évacuer les eaux usées, ainsi que le métier consistant à installer et réparer ces systèmes.deSubstantiv, 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.ptSubstantivo que designa o sistema de tubos, conexões e acessórios usados para distribuir água ou gás em um edifício e para escoar águas residuais, bem como o ofício ou trabalho de instalar e consertar esses sistemas.zh指建筑物中用于供水、供气及排放污水的管道、管件和配件的系统，也指安装和维修这类管道系统的工作或行业。arاسم يدل على نظام الأنابيب والتجهيزات والوصلات المستخدمة لتوزيع المياه أو الغاز في المباني ولتصريف مياه الصرف الصحي، كما يدل على مهنة تركيب هذه الأنظمة وإصلاحها.

1. Water and gas pipes system B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВодопровод и газовые трубыesInstalación de tuberías de agua y gasfrplomberiedeSanitärinstallationptEncanamento de água e gászh管道系统arنظام السباكة

   Synonyms: pipeworkpiping

2. Plumber's trade B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСантехникаesfontaneríafrMétier de plombierdeSanitärinstallationptEncanamentozh水管工行业arالسباكة

   Synonyms: pipe fittingpipefittingplumbery

3. Ocean depth measurement C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПромер глубиныesSondaje de profundidad oceánicafrsondage de la profondeur océaniquedeTiefenmessungptMedição de profundidadezh水深测量arقياس عمق البحر

   Synonyms: sounding

• plumbings plural form
• plumbings' possessive plural form
• plumbing's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по измерению или исследованию глубины чего-либо, или тщательного понимания сложного предмета.esVerbo que significa medir o sondear la profundidad de algo, o investigar y comprender a fondo un asunto complejo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mesurer ou explorer la profondeur de quelque chose, ou de comprendre en profondeur un sujet complexe.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des Messens oder Erforschens der Tiefe von etwas zu bezeichnen, oder des gründlichen Verstehens einer komplexen Sache.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de medir ou investigar a profundidade de algo, ou de compreender a fundo um assunto complexo.zh动词，指测量或探测某物的深度，也指深入探究或透彻理解复杂的事物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على قياس عمق شيء ما أو التحقق منه، أو على فهم أمر معقد فهماً عميقاً وتاماً.

1. Measure depth C1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   ruИзмерять глубинуesSondear la profundidadfrsonder la profondeurdeDie Tiefe messenptMedir a profundidadezh测量深度arقياس العمق

   Synonyms: fathomgaugeprobesound

2. Weight with lead C2 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   ruУтяжелять свинцомesLastrar con plomofrPlomber (avec du plomb)deMit Blei beschwerenptLastrear com chumbozh用铅加重arتثقيل بالرصاص

   Synonyms: ballastleadweight

3. Examine thoroughly C1 formal

   To explore or investigate something in great depth and detail.

   • 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.

   ruТщательно исследоватьesExaminar a fondo, sondearfrSonder en profondeurdeGründlich untersuchenptExaminar minuciosamentezh深入探究arالتفحص العميق

   Synonyms: delveexplorefathominvestigateprobescrutinizesearchsound

   Antonyms: glancescanskim

4. Make vertical C2 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   ruВыровнять по вертикалиesaplomarfrMettre d'aplombdeSenkrecht ausrichtenptAlinhar na verticalzh使垂直arضبط العمودية

   Synonyms: alignerecttrue

• plumbed past participle
• plumbed past simple
• plumbing present participle
• plumbs third person singular