pipe-layer

or pipe·lay·er

[ pahyp-ley-er ]

/ ˈpaɪpˌleɪ ər /

noun

a worker employed in laying a pipeline or one experienced in such work.

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Origin of pipe-layer

First recorded in 1830–40

Words nearby pipe-layer

pipe up, pipe vine, pipe wrench, pipe-clay, pipe-dream, pipe-layer, pipe-rack, pipeclay, piped music, pipefish, pipefitting

Example sentences from the Web for pipe-layer

The following sketch, by our friend Mr. Shedd, shows the pipe-layer in use.
Farm drainage|Henry Flagg French