plumbing
Pronunciation:
/ˈplʌmɪŋ/noun
Definitions
The pipes, together with the joints, tanks, stopcocks, taps and other fixtures of a water, gas or sewage system in a house or other building.
The trade or occupation of a plumber.
A system of vessels or ducts in the human body, especially the genitourinary system.
Example: My plumbing was playing up, so I had to see the doctor.
Practical, concrete work serving to support other work.
Example: This is not scientific research as such: it's just plumbing.