Plumbing Vocabulary

Learn these words. You will use them in the exercises.

pipe

a long tube that carries water

"The water travels through the pipe."

tap

a device you turn to control water flow

"Turn off the tap when you finish."

valve

a part that opens and closes to control flow

"Close the valve to stop the water."

drain

a hole or pipe that removes waste water

"The drain is blocked with dirt."

fitting

a small part that connects pipes together

"We need a new fitting for this joint."

wrench

a tool used to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts

"Pass me the wrench, please."

seal

a material that stops water from escaping a joint

"Check the seal around the tap."

leak

water escaping from where it should not

"There is a leak under the sink."

joint

the place where two pipes connect

"Tighten the joint to stop the drip."

flush

to clean a pipe or toilet by pushing water through it

"Flush the pipe before you connect it."

basin

a sink, usually in a bathroom

"Fit the tap to the basin."

washer

a small flat ring that helps create a tight seal

"Replace the washer to fix the drip."

Exercise 1 – True or False?

Read each sentence. Is it true or false?

Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

Exercise 3 – Matching

Match each word (1–8) with the correct description (A–H).

Exercise 4 – Gap Fill

Type the correct word in each gap. The word is given in brackets.

Exercise 5 – Word Order

Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence.

Exercise 6 – Word Sort

Click a word to place it in the correct category.

🔧 Tools & Equipment

💧 Water & Flow

Exercise 7 – Complete the Conversation

Choose the correct word to complete the conversation between two plumbers on a job site.

🏆 Your Scores

Exercise	Score	Out of
1 – True / False	–	8
2 – Multiple Choice	–	8
3 – Matching	–	8
4 – Gap Fill	–	8
5 – Word Order	–	8
6 – Word Sort	–	8
7 – Conversation	–	8
Total	–	56

Complete all exercises to see your total score.