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Plumb: meaning, definitions and examples

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plumb

 

[ plʌm ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

construction

A device used for determining verticality or depth.

Synonyms

plumb bob, plumb line

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter used a plumb to ensure the wall was perfectly straight.
  • The plumb indicated that the well was deep enough.
Context #2 | Verb

construction

To measure the depth or verticality of something.

Synonyms

determine, measure

Examples of usage

  • He needed to plumb the depth of the pool before installing the diving board.
  • The builder plumb the wall to make sure it was level.

Translations

Translations of the word "plumb" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prumo

🇮🇳 सीसा

🇩🇪 Lot

🇮🇩 timbal

🇺🇦 свинець

🇵🇱 ołów

🇯🇵 鉛 (namari)

🇫🇷 plomb

🇪🇸 plomada

🇹🇷 kurşun

🇰🇷 납 (nab)

🇸🇦 رصاص

🇨🇿 olovo

🇸🇰 olovo

🇨🇳 铅 (qiān)

🇸🇮 svinec

🇮🇸 blý

🇰🇿 қорғасын

🇬🇪 ტყვია (ts'kviani)

🇦🇿 qurğuşun

🇲🇽 plomada

Word origin

The word 'plumb' originated from Middle English 'plome', from Old French 'plomb', from Latin 'plumbum' meaning 'lead'. Originally referring to lead, the word evolved to be associated with the tool used by carpenters and masons to determine verticality. Over time, 'plumb' also came to be used as a verb to describe the action of measuring depth or verticality.

See also: plumbago, plumbery, plumbing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,737, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.