pig launchers

A form of pig launcher — A wider section of pipeline that reduces to the normal diameter, allowing a pig (inspection device) to be inserted into the pipe and pushed along by the pressure of the fluid.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of pig launcher
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