plumb (Meaning)
plumb (n)
the metal bob of a plumb line
plumb (v)
measure the depth of something
weight with lead
examine thoroughly and in great depth
adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical
plumb (s)
exactly vertical
plumb (r)
completely; used as intensifiers
conforming to the direction of a plumb line
exactly
plumb (n.)
A little mass or weight of lead, or the like, attached to a line, and used by builders, etc., to indicate a vertical direction; a plummet; a plumb bob. See line, below.
plumb (a.)
Perpendicular; vertical; conforming the direction of a line attached to a plumb; as, the wall is plumb.
plumb (adv.)
In a plumb direction; perpendicularly.
plumb (v. t.)
To adjust by a plumb line; to cause to be perpendicular; as, to plumb a building or a wall.
To sound with a plumb or plummet, as the depth of water; hence, to examine by test; to ascertain the depth, quality, dimension, etc.; to sound; to fathom; to test.
To seal with lead; as, to plumb a drainpipe.
To supply, as a building, with a system of plumbing.
Synonyms & Antonyms of plumb
Synonyms:
- arrant
- fair
- stone
- unqualified
- unmitigated
- genuine
- profound
- bodacious
- out-and-out
- clean
- stark
- real
- perpetual
- thorough
- regular
- flat-out
- unadulterated
- endless
- all-out
- crashing
- consummate
- blank
- straight-out
- authentic
- dead
- constant
- eternal
- downright
- huge
- veritable
- categorical
- deadly
- flat
- blooming
- thoroughgoing
- dreadful
- unalloyed
- rank
Antonyms:
plumb Sentence Examples
- The carpenter ensured the wall was plumb before installing the cabinets.
- The waterline was carefully plumbed to avoid any leaks.
- The plumb line indicated that the building was slightly tilted.
- The artist used a plumb bob to ensure that his painting was hanging vertically.
- The electrician's tools included a plumb laser for precise alignment.
- The plumber's level was out of plumb, resulting in a crooked pipe installation.
- The construction workers used plumb strings to guide the pouring of concrete into the foundation.
- The marble inlay required a high level of precision to maintain plumb lines.
- The architect's design featured a plumb tower as a distinct architectural element.
- The surveyor's plumb line helped determine the property's boundaries accurately.
FAQs About the word plumb
the metal bob of a plumb line, measure the depth of something, weight with lead, examine thoroughly and in great depth, adjust with a plumb line so as to make v
sheer, total, complete, damn, outright, definite, perfect, absolute,utter, simple
doubtful, questionable, qualified,uncertain, questionable, qualified, uncertain, restricted, restricted, doubtful
The carpenter ensured the wall was plumb before installing the cabinets.
The waterline was carefully plumbed to avoid any leaks.
The plumb line indicated that the building was slightly tilted.
The artist used a plumb bob to ensure that his painting was hanging vertically.
