pipefitting

/ ˈpaɪpˌfɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the act or process of bending, cutting to length, and joining pipes
   2. the branch of plumbing involving this
2. the threaded gland nuts, unions, adaptors, etc, used for joining pipes

Derived Forms

• ˈpipeˌfitter, noun

Example Sentences

Nicholson was inspired to form a union because of her father and late husband, who were both union men working in coal mining and pipefitting in West Virginia.

From Seattle Times

Other courses include fabrication pipefitting, structural welding and pipeline construction.

From Washington Times

The contamination wasn’t discovered until after the job was finished, and all pipefitting work was paused.

From Seattle Times

The contamination wasn’t discovered until after the job was finished, and all pipefitting work was paused.

From Washington Times

Offered through Associated Builders and Contractors several schools in Beauregard and Calcasieu parishes have begun offering the programs, which provide training in trade skills, including pipefitting and welding.

From Washington Times