noun utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage.
— synonyms: plumbing_system
noun the occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building).
— synonyms: plumbery
noun measuring the depths of the oceans.
— synonyms: bathymetry
Examples
“My plumbing was playing up, so I had to see the doctor.”
“This is not scientific research as such: it's just plumbing.”