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The plumber fixed the leaking sink.
What does Plumber mean?
A plumber fixes and installs water pipes and fixtures.
Dictionary definition
A person whose job is to install or repair pipes, sinks, toilets, and water systems.
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Plumber in a sentence
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A plumber knows how water moves through pipes.
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The building project needed a plumber to connect the bathroom fixtures safely.
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Plumber means a plumber fixes and installs water pipes and fixtures.
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WordPlumber.
Partnoun.
MeaningPlumber means A plumber fixes and installs water pipes and fixtures.
ExampleExample: The plumber fixed the leaking sink.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- plum · er
- Strongest beat
- plum
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on plum.
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Synonyms
Words like Plumber
pipe workerA person who works with pipes.
repair workerA person who fixes things.
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Hint for students
A plumber fixes and installs water pipes and fixtures.
Common mix-up
Plumber is not the same as customer. Plumber means a plumber fixes and installs water pipes and fixtures.
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Read this model sentence: A plumber knows how water moves through pipes. Clue words: water, pipes, knows. Underline clue words that show why plumber fits instead of customer. Now write one new sentence that shows plumber without using the word plumber. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show plumber?
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