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Water Hammer

Noun:

1. An abrupt banging or thumping noise in a plumbing system, caused by the sudden stoppage or change in direction of water flow.

Example sentence: The loud water hammer in the pipes startled me when I turned off the hose.

Verb:

1. To produce a water hammer noise in a plumbing system.

Example sentence: The outdated plumbing system in the old house often water hammers when the faucets are turned off quickly.

Noun Phrase:

1. Water hammer arrestor - A device used to absorb the shock caused by water hammer and prevent damage to plumbing systems.

Example sentence: The plumber installed a water hammer arrestor near the washing machine to eliminate the loud bangs caused by water hammer.

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• Water Hammer Arrestor
• Water Hammer Noise Reducer
• Plumbing System Maintenance Book