plumbing fixture

/pləmɪŋ ˌfɪkstʃər/
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Other forms: plumbing fixtures

Definitions of plumbing fixture
  1. noun
    a fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building
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    fount, fountain
    a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water
    shower
    a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
    sink
    plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
    can, commode, pot, potty, stool, throne, toilet
    a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
    urinal
    a plumbing fixture (usually attached to the wall) used by men to urinate
    hydrant, tap, water faucet, water tap
    a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
    flushless toilet
    a toilet that relies on bacteria to break down waste matter (instead of using water)
    flush toilet, lavatory
    a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it
    kitchen sink
    a sink in a kitchen
    potty chair, potty seat
    toilet consisting of a small seat used by young children
    basin, lavatory, washbasin, washbowl, washstand
    a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
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    fixture
    an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
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