plumbing

• Nom 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.

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.

   plomberie

   • 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.

   Synonymespipeworkpiping

2. Plumber's tradeB1formal

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

   Métier de plombier

   • 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.

   Synonymespipe fittingpipefittingplumbery

3. Ocean depth measurementC2formal

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

   sondage de la profondeur océanique

   • 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.

   Synonymessounding

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mesurer ou explorer la profondeur de quelque chose, ou de comprendre en profondeur un sujet complexe.

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.

   sonder la profondeur

   • 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.

   Synonymesfathomgaugeprobesound

2. Weight with leadC2formaltechnical

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

   Plomber (avec du plomb)

   • 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.

   Synonymesballastleadweight

3. Examine thoroughlyC1formal

   To explore or investigate something in great depth and detail.

   Sonder en profondeur

   • 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.

   Synonymesdelveexplorefathominvestigateprobescrutinizesearchsound

   Antonymesglancescanskim

4. Make verticalC2formaltechnical

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

   Mettre d'aplomb

   • 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.

   Synonymesalignerecttrue