pipe fitting

pipe fitting
noun
fitting consisting of threaded pieces of pipe for joining pipes together
Syn: ↑pipefitting
Hypernyms: ↑fitting
Hyponyms: ↑reducer

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noun
1. : a piece (as a coupling or an elbow) used for connecting pipe lengths or as accessory to a pipe
2. : the work of a pipe fitter

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1. a joint or connector, as an elbow, union, or tee, used in a pipe system.
2. the work performed by a pipe fitter.
[1885-90; PIPE1 + FIT1 + -ING1]

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pipe fitting noun
Any of the wide variety of pipe connecting-pieces used to make turns, junctions, and reductions in piping systems
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Main Entry:pipe

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pipe fitting,
1. the work of a pipe fitter.
2. an appliance, such as an elbow, bushing, or tee, used in pipe fitting.

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