# hook-ups

Pronunciation: say "HUUK-ups" /ˈhʊkˌʌps/

## Noun

1. A pair of small side-by-side valves on a wall, connected through it to the household plumbing, that supply hot and cold water to a washing machine. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: Two small valves on a wall that bring hot and cold water to a washing machine.
   - _The laundry room has hook-ups behind the dryer, but tenants have to bring their own washer._
   - _The hook-ups started leaking, so the plumber replaced both valves._

## Origin

They are said to hook up with a washing machine.

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