pipelayer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From pipe + layer.
Meanings
-
One who lays conducting pipes in the ground, for water, gas, etc.
Near-synonym: pipefitter (not always differentiated in practice)
- (US, dated, slang) A politician who works in secret.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pipelayers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
bricklaying · pipelaying · bricklayer · lay pipe