How to Spell plumb
plumb
//plʌm//
plumb - noun
- A little mass of lead, or the like, attached to a line, and used by builders, etc., to indicate a vertical direction.
- A weight on the end of a long line, used by sailors to determine the depth of water.
- The perpendicular direction or position.
Source: Free Dictionary
Usage examples
Plumb means to measure depth or to figure something out completely. A plumber fixes water pipes.
plumb - thesaurus
Synonyms: plumb bob, plumb line, plummet, perpendicular
Common misspellings
plum, plumbe, plumm
Word family
plumbed, plumbing, plumber, plumbs
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