What is the lead or iron pipes, and other apparatus, used in conveying water, sewage, etc., in a building called?
plumbing — The lead or iron pipes, and other apparatus, used in conveying water, sewage, etc., in a building. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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