Plumb in
verb
To connect pipes, devices or systems to a water supply or drainage.
My friend, who is a plumber, will plumb in our new washing machine.
Often appears as...
- plumb in a device
- plumb in a system
verb
To determine or set (a direction, boundary, position or limit).
The surveyor will plumb in the boundaries of the property.
Often appears as...
- plumb in a limit
- plumb in a boundary
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To connect pipes, devices or systems to a water supply or drainage.
My friend, who is a plumber, will plumb in our new washing machine.
Often appears as...
- plumb in a device
- plumb in a system
verb
To determine or set (a direction, boundary, position or limit).
The surveyor will plumb in the boundaries of the property.
Often appears as...
- plumb in a limit
- plumb in a boundary
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Plumbing Context
Used when talking about connecting water or waste systems, often in a domestic setting.
We'll need to plumb in the dishwasher next.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Activity
The action usually involves manual work, often done by a professional plumber.
Can you plumb in the sink while I tile the floor?
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Aspect
Emphasizes the technical know-how needed to correctly connect plumbing fixtures.
You'll need to plumb in the valve accurately, or it might leak.
Pro Tip 1/3Plumbing Context
Used when talking about connecting water or waste systems, often in a domestic setting.
We'll need to plumb in the dishwasher next.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Activity
The action usually involves manual work, often done by a professional plumber.
Can you plumb in the sink while I tile the floor?
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Aspect
Emphasizes the technical know-how needed to correctly connect plumbing fixtures.
You'll need to plumb in the valve accurately, or it might leak.
Pro Tip 1/3Plumbing Context
Used when talking about connecting water or waste systems, often in a domestic setting.
We'll need to plumb in the dishwasher next.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Activity
The action usually involves manual work, often done by a professional plumber.
Can you plumb in the sink while I tile the floor?
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Aspect
Emphasizes the technical know-how needed to correctly connect plumbing fixtures.
You'll need to plumb in the valve accurately, or it might leak.
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