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pipefitting

pipefitting

6.7
A small part that joins pipes together so water or gas can flow
  • noun
  • /ˈpaɪpˌfɪtɪŋ/
  • Specialized
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  • You need the correct size of pipefitting to ensure a tight seal between the pipes.

Examples

  • The plumber installed a new pipefitting to connect the two sections of pipe securely.

  • Stainless steel pipefittings are often used in food processing plants for durability.

  • The plumber replaced the old pipefitting to stop the leak.

  • This pipefitting is essential for connecting the two pipes.

  • The plumber used a pipefitting to fix the leak.

  • Without the right pipefitting, the water would leak between the joints.

  • He always checks the size of the pipefitting before installation to ensure the best fit.

Synonyms

fitting
vspipefitting
  • Specialized
10 4.6

A small part that connects pipes or wires

is limited to joining pipe sections rather than many different systems
pipe fitting
vspipefitting
  • Specialized
1 3.6

A small part with threads that connects two pipes

is the same but written as a single compound word

Surface Forms

pipefitting singular
pipefittings plural

Morphology

pipefitting = pipe + fitting (transparent) = pipe + fitting

Clear compound of 'pipe' + 'fitting': a component used to join or connect pipes, directly inferable from the parts.

Etymology

Pipefitting comes from the parts pipe and fitting, and fitting comes from the idea 'to fit' or 'to join'. So a pipefitting is the small part used to join sections of pipe.