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pipework

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++pipe·work /ˈpaɪpwɜːk $ -wɜːrk/ noun [uncountable]  the pipes that are part of a building, machine, or structure 〔建筑物、机器等的〕管道;管道系统 The houses all have lead pipework. 所有这些房屋都有铅质管道系统。
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pipeworkInspect the hot water cylinder and pipework carefully.Single-stack systems are much neater than two-pipe systems and use less pipework.He was standing under the truck's engine, staring intently into the masses of rusting pipework.The four cylinder diesel units will interchange with the four cylinder petrols with suitable pipework and wiring and throttle linkage.If it is, hot water will flow into the radiator from the pipework and displace the trapped air.Once the old tank has been removed, you can install the pipework for the new cylinder.It should have an isolating valve on the pipework at either side.
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pipework
pipework /ˈpaɪpwɜːk $ -wɜːrk/ noun [uncountable]
the pipes that are part of a building, machine, or structure:
    The houses all have lead pipework.


pipe·workBrE /ˈpaɪpwɜːk/ 🔊NAmE /ˈpaɪpwɜːrk/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] the pipes used for carrying oil, gas or water around a machine, building, etc. (统称机器、建筑物等的)管道;管路系统