plumbing pipe

collocation in English

meaningsofplumbingandpipe

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plumbing
noun[U]
uk
/ˈplʌm.ɪŋ/us
/ˈplʌm.ɪŋ/
the water pipes and similar systems in ...
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pipe
noun[C]
uk
/paɪp/us
/paɪp/
a tube inside which liquid or gas flows from one place ...
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(Definition ofplumbingandpipefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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He poked me in the chest with a piece ofplumbingpipe.
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Ironplumbingpipe, which was quickly adapted for awning frames, became widely available and affordable as a result of mid-century industrialization.
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An example of a tool used for installation for a smallplumbingpipe(threaded ends) is the pipe wrench.
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Many of the original plumbing pipes were inoperable, wiring had frayed from time and rodent damage.
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Hollowed wooden logs wrapped in steel banding were used for plumbing pipes, particularly water mains.
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Plumbing pipes also remove waste in the form of sewage, and allow venting of sewage gases to the outdoors.
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It is both rigid and temperature resistant, and has applications in everything from plumbing pipes, to printer cartridges, to automobile fuses.
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This is done in cold climates to keep the internal plumbing pipes and tubing from freezing and breaking.
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If firestopping takes place on plumbing pipes that have not yet been tested, packing can move the pipes and interfere with the plumbing.
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In the 20th century, mass-produced plumbing pipes were made from galvanized steel.
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Studies have shown that lead-soldered plumbing pipes can result in elevated levels of lead in drinking water.
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The object of the game is to provide enough water for a shower by crawling along a network of plumbing pipes and picking up/replacing loose pieces.
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If a house has mold, the moisture may be from the basement or crawl space, a leaking roof, or a leak in plumbing pipes behind the walls.
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