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plumb'
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1.
(noun)
plumb bob
,
plumb
,
plummet
the
metal
bob of a
plumb
line
2.
(adj)
plumb
exactly
vertical
"the tower of Pisa is far out of plumb"
3.
(verb)
plumb
measure
the
depth
of something
4.
(verb)
plumb
weight
with
lead
5.
(verb)
plumb
examine thoroughly and in
great
depth
6.
(verb)
plumb
adjust with a
plumb
line
so as to
make
vertical
7.
(adverb)
clean
,
plumb
,
plum
completely; used as intensifiers
"clean forgot the appointment"; "I'm plumb (or plum) tuckered out"
8.
(adverb)
plumb
conforming to the
direction
of a
plumb
line
9.
(adverb)
plumb
,
plum
exactly
"fell plumb in the middle of the puddle"
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"plumb."
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. STANDS4 LLC, 2008. 12 October. 2008.
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