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Definition of plumb

the metal bob of a plumb line
adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical
examine thoroughly and in great depth
measure the depth of something
weight with lead
exactly vertical; "the tower of Pisa is far out of plumb"
completely; used as intensifiers; "clean forgot the appointment"; "I''m plumb (or plum) tuckered out"
exactly; "fell plumb in the middle of the puddle"
conforming to the direction of a plumb line

Similar Words: plumb bob, plummet, clean, plum

Part Meronyms: plumb line, perpendicular

Derivational Morphology: plumb bob, plummet, bathymetry, plumbing

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