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waste pipe

noun

Definition of waste pipe

as in tile

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Recent Examples of waste pipe Pay attention to where the kitchen and bathrooms are, too—water supply and waste pipes for the second floor are often found in walls on the first floor, below sinks, tubs, or showers. — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 25 May 2023 Cathcart is referring to the plumbing that the vanity's sink and faucet connect to—the water lines and waste pipe connect to the underside of the sink via the bendy P-trap pipe. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2023 In spite of the NEA’s earlier demands, Golden Lead was soon permitted to reinstall a waste pipe. — Holly Eva Ryan, Quartz Africa, 27 June 2019 An investigation revealed that the waste pipe had been mistakenly removed earlier in the renovation. — New York Times, 15 June 2018

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Noun

Bathroom renos usually call for a change in tile, swapping the showerhead, upgrading the hardware, but rarely a toilet upgrade beyond a Toto.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
Where to Use Bold Tile in the Bathroom While statement-making tile can work almost anywhere, flooring is a favorite spot to start, depending on your space.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026

Definition of tile

Noun

That promise didn’t last long and the hulking Genesis Center became a steady drain on city resources, not a revenue generator.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
As a precaution, the city has ordered 76 buildings to clean, drain and disinfect their cooling towers while the investigation continues.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 July 2026

Definition of drain

Noun

The menu features cakes, crêpes, Belgian waffles, funnel cakes, specialty milkshakes and savory poutine, plus virgin mojitos, dirty sodas, waffles, croffles and cheeseburgers.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
Advertising revenue grew 74% year over year to $625 million in Q1, part of a seventh consecutive quarter of 60%-plus total revenue growth, with strength broadening across the full ad funnel.

— Tony Zhang, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of funnel

Noun

Despite the installation of a smoke filtration system, preliminary testing found that emissions from its boiler smokestacks exceeded Cambodia’s legal limits.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
If that process were adapted to store CO2 in the earth forever, then billions of tons of carbon emissions could, in theory, be captured from smokestacks and buried.

— Maddie Stone, ProPublica, 25 June 2026

Definition of smokestack

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The sewer bond funds from Question 5 would be used to rehabilitate sewer mains, build additional green infrastructure and make upgrades to pump stations.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Officials are trying to determine which water agency controls the burst main, as a number of different mains intersect in the area.

— Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of main

Noun

Sanders said the fire was challenging because the building, a 66-unit complex split into two sections, does not have a standpipe system.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Utilities might be shut off — and sprinkler or standpipe systems drained — leaving firefighters without tools that could slow a blaze.

— Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026

Definition of standpipe

Noun

West Side homeless encampment At the bustling encampment on West 45th Street at 11th Avenue, people shave with water from a hydrant and use strips of plastic and cardboard to find shade.

— Dave Carlin, CBS News, 13 July 2026
People pull out the barbecue, open fire hydrants, throw block parties.

— Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of hydrant

Noun

The straw can go on the top rack, and the gasket and spout can be washed in the utensil rack.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
The push-button lid keeps the spout covered, the carry loop doubles as a lock, and the double-wall insulation keeps water cold for up to 24 hours.

— Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Definition of spout

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