noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who lays conducting pipes in the ground, for water, gas, etc.

   "Near-synonym: pipefitter (not always differentiated in practice)"

2. 2
   A politician who works in secret. US, dated, slang

Synonyms

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pipefitter

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"Near-synonym: pipefitter (not always differentiated in practice)"

Etymology

From pipe + layer.

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