English (chiefly central and northern England): variant of. . Scottish: probably a habitational name from Holmes near Dundonald, or from a place so called in the barony of Inchestuir.
A fixture is a work-holding or support device used in the manufacturing industry. Fixtures are used to securely locate (position in a specific location or orientation) and support the work, ensuring that all parts produced using the fixture will maintain conformity and interchangeability.
A part used to join two sections of pipe or other fittings together. An example of a fitting is an elbow, bushing, or coupling. FIXTURE: Broad term in plumbing/kitchen/bath that could be an entire toilet, sink, tub, etc OR it could be the devices that provide a supply of water.FLAPPER: Part of the flush valve that seals water inside the toilet tank or allows passage of water into the toilet bowl during the flush cycle.Also known as a flush ball. part used to join two sections of pipe or other fittings together. An example of a fitting is an elbow, bushing, or coupling. FIXTURE: Broad term in plumbing/kitchen/bath that could be an entire toilet, sink, tub, etc OR it could be the devices that provide a supply of water.