Plumb

Quick meaning: Plumb is a noun meaning A little mass of lead, or the like, attached to a line, and used by builders, etc., to indicate a vertical direction.

Meaning

A little mass of lead, or the like, attached to a line, and used by builders, etc., to indicate a vertical direction.

More Meanings

1. (nautical) A weight on the end of a long line, used by sailors to determine the depth of water.
2. The perpendicular direction or position.
3. Truly vertical, as indicated by a plumb line.
4. (cricket) Describing an LBW where the batsman is hit on the pads directly in front of their wicket and should be given out.
5. In a vertical direction; perpendicularly.
6. (informal) Squarely, directly; deeply, completely.
7. To determine the depth, generally of a liquid; to sound.

Example Sentences

Plumb down he drops.

to plumb the depths of

The kitchen sink is now plumbed in / up.

It hit him plumb in the middle of his face.

Word Forms

• plumbs
• plumbing
• plumbed

Synonyms for plumb

Depending on context, synonyms include plummet, plumb line, perpendicular, plumber, clean, plum.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include plummet, vertical, perpendicular, plum, clean, bob.

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