Meaning of the word plumb in English

What does plumb mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

plumb

US /plʌm/

UK /plʌm/

measure (the depth of a body of water)

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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:

sound fathom gauge probe explore

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:

explore delve into investigate penetrate unravel

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:

vertical perpendicular upright straight

in a precise or exact manner; exactly

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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:

exactly precisely directly right squarely

Related Word:

plumbing