plumbing apprentice
nounUK /ˈplʌmɪŋ əˈprɛntɪs/
US /ˈplʌmɪŋ əˈprɛntɪs/
A plumbing apprentice is a person who learns how to fix pipes and water systems by helping a skilled plumber.
The plumbing apprentice carried the tools and watched carefully as the plumber fixed the leaky sink.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person formally enrolled in a training program to become a licensed plumber.
After four years as a plumbing apprentice, she was ready to take her licensing exam.
3. An entry-level worker on a construction site who assists with installing and repairing water and drainage systems.
The plumbing apprentice helped install the new bathroom pipes in the apartment building.
4. Someone learning the plumbing trade under the supervision of a master plumber.
As a plumbing apprentice, he learned how to solder copper pipes and read blueprints.