What does PLUMB mean?

Plumb

Parts of Speech: noun, verb, adjective, adverb

Definitions:

• Noun: a weight on the end of a line used to determine verticality or depth; a tool used to measure verticality or depth; a straight line that is perpendicular to a horizontal surface
• Verb: to measure the depth or verticality of something; to examine or explore thoroughly and in great detail; to work as a plumber
• Adjective: completely vertical; absolute; true; direct; straight down
• Adverb: in a completely vertical manner; exactly; directly; straight down

Pronunciations: US: /plʌm/; UK: /plʌm/

Origin and Usage: The word "plumb" comes from the Latin word "plumbum," meaning "lead." In ancient times, lead was used to make weights for measuring verticality or depth. The word has been used in English since the 14th century. "Plumb" is commonly used in the construction industry to refer to measuring verticality or depth, and in the plumbing industry to refer to the profession of working with pipes and water systems.

Synonyms: vertical, perpendicular, straight, direct, absolute

Related Words: clamp, slump, cramp, trump, clump

Example Sentences:

• The carpenter used a plumb line to ensure that the wall was straight.
• The diver used a plumb weight to measure the depth of the ocean.
• The detective plumbs the depths of the criminal underworld to solve the case.
• The plumber came to fix the leaky faucet.
• The building was plumb and level, with no crooked lines or angles.
• The rock climber descended the cliff face in a plumb line.
• He dropped the plumb bob straight down the well to measure its depth.
• The writer plumbs the depths of the human