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1. Utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage
   - plumbing system
    
2. The occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water, gas or sewage in a building)
   - plumbery
    
3. Measuring the depths of the oceans
   - bathymetry

1. Measure the depth of something
    
2. Weight with lead
    
3. Examine thoroughly and in great depth
    
4. Adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical

Derived forms: plumbings

Type of: adjust, burden, burthen, correct, craft, explore, measure, measurement, measuring, mensuration, quantify, quantitate, set, trade, utility, weight, weight down

Part of: building, construction

Encyclopedia: Plumbing