1
the metal bob of a plumb line
2
A little mass of lead, or the like, attached to a line, and used by builders, etc., to indicate a vertical direction.
3
Obsolete form of plum (“the fruit”).
1
measure the depth of something
3
examine thoroughly and in great depth
4
adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical
5
To determine the depth, generally of a liquid; to sound.
1
exactly vertical
"the tower of Pisa is far out of plumb"
2
Truly vertical, as indicated by a plumb line.
1
completely; used as intensifiers
"clean forgot the appointment"
"I'm plumb (or plum) tuckered out"
2
conforming to the direction of a plumb line
3
exactly
"fell plumb in the middle of the puddle"
4
In a vertical direction; perpendicularly.
Example Sentences
"the tower of Pisa is far out of plumb"
adjective
"clean forgot the appointment"
adverb
"I'm plumb (or plum) tuckered out"
adverb
"fell plumb in the middle of the puddle"
adverb
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