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Meaning of the word plumb in English

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plumb

US /plʌm/
UK /plʌm/
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Verb

1.

measure (the depth of a body of water)

Example:
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The divers will plumb the depths of the ocean.
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He used a lead line to plumb the well.
Synonym:
soundfathomgaugeprobeexplore
2.

understand or explore (a complex or mysterious subject) in depth

Example:
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The documentary attempts to plumb the mysteries of the universe.
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She spent years trying to plumb the depths of human psychology.
Synonym:
exploredelve intoinvestigatepenetrateunravel

Adjective

1.

exactly vertical or true

Example:
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The wall was built perfectly plumb.
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Make sure the post is plumb before you secure it.
Synonym:
verticalperpendicularuprightstraight

Adverb

1.

in a precise or exact manner; exactly

Example:
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The ball landed plumb in the center of the target.
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He hit the nail plumb on the head.
Synonym:
exactlypreciselydirectlyrightsquarely
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