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to plumb a wall

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  • Plumb — Plumb, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Plumbed} (pl[u^]md); p. pr. & vb. n. {Plumbing} (pl[u^]m [i^]ng).] 1. To adjust by a plumb line; to cause to be perpendicular; as, to plumb a building or a wall. [1913 Webster] 2. To sound with a plumb or plummet, as… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • plumb — [plum] n. [ME plumbe < MFr plomb < L plumbum, LEAD2 < non IE source > Gr molybdos] a lead weight (plumb bob) hung at the end of a line (plumb line), used to determine how deep water is or whether a wall, etc. is vertical adj.… …   English World dictionary

  • Plumb — Plumb, a. Perpendicular; vertical; conforming the direction of a line attached to a plumb; as, the wall is plumb. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • plumb line — plumb lines N COUNT A plumb line is a piece of string with a weight attached to the end that is used to check that something such as a wall is vertical or that it slopes at the correct angle …   English dictionary

  • plumb line — n a piece of string with a small heavy object tied to one end, used for measuring the depth of water, or for checking whether something such as a wall is built exactly upright …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • plumb line — plumb ,line noun count a piece of string with a metal object attached to the bottom, used for checking whether a wall is straight or for measuring the depth of water …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • plumb line — noun a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth s center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑perpendicular • Hypernyms: ↑cord • Hyponyms: ↑lead line, ↑sounding …   Useful english dictionary

  • plumb — plumb1 [ plʌm ] verb transitive 1. ) FORMAL to manage to understand something difficult or mysterious: science s attempts to plumb the mysteries of the universe 2. ) to connect the water pipes in a room or building plumb the depths (of something) …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • Plumb Site — The Plumb Site is a feature on spirit levels that allows the user to view the plumb vial from the front, as well as from the traditional side view, when they are doing a vertical leveling job. Instead of the user having to stand squashed up… …   Wikipedia

  • plumb line — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms plumb line : singular plumb line plural plumb lines a piece of string with a metal object fixed to the bottom, used for checking whether a wall is straight or for measuring the depth of water …   English dictionary

  • plumb line — noun (C) a piece of string with a piece of lead tied to one end, used for measuring the depth of water or for finding out if a wall is built exactly upright …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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