n., or . 1. One who lays conducting pipes in the ground, as for water, gas, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Polit. Cant) A politician who works in secret; -- in this sense, usually written as one word. [ U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n., or . 1. The laying of conducting pipes underground, as for water, gas, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Polit. Cant) The act or method of making combinations for personal advantage secretly or slyly; -- in this sense, usually written as one word. [ U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]