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pipefitter

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An industrial tradesman who installs and maintains piping systems.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: pipelayer (not always differentiated in practice), steamfitter (not always differentiated in practice)

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pipelayer, steamfitter

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fitter, tradesperson, person

History

Etymology

From pipe + fitter.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Belarusian: цю́бінгшчык (cjúbinhščyk) — an industrial tradesman who installs and maintains piping systems
  • Bulgarian: водопроводчик (vodoprovodčik) — an industrial tradesman who installs and maintains piping systems
  • Finnish: putkiasentaja — an industrial tradesman who installs and maintains piping systems
  • French: tuyauteur — an industrial tradesman who installs and maintains piping systems
  • Romanian: instalator — an industrial tradesman who installs and maintains piping systems
  • Russian: тю́бингщик (tjúbingščik) — an industrial tradesman who installs and maintains piping systems