Definition of "pipefitting" []

• The act of connecting pipes. (noun)
• A trade that deals with the installation and repair of piping systems. (noun)
• A section of pipe, such as an elbow, used to connect two or more pipes. (noun)

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• "Engineering, construction and pipefitting are some of the professions that could see a rise in jobs as U.S."
• "They would be proud to see their son not only become a pipefitter, but to own his own truck and be an independent pipefitting contractor..."
• "I thought maybe a pipefitting or connection had somehow loosened."