CEFR B2

pipefitter

noun

Meaning

A skilled tradesperson who installs, maintains, and repairs the complex piping systems used for heating, cooling, or transporting liquids and gases in industrial or commercial settings.

Examples

  • The pipefitter carefully measured the steel tubes before welding them into the new refinery framework.
  • After completing her apprenticeship, she became a licensed pipefitter working on large-scale construction projects.

Synonyms: plumber, tradesperson, steamfitter, pipelayer