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plumb
01
completely or entirely
Příklady
The idea was plumb ridiculous to everyone in the room.
02
dokonale svisle, podle olovnice
precisely aligned with the direction of gravity
Příklady
The lighthouse was built plumb to withstand coastal winds.
Maják byl postaven svisle, aby odolal pobřežním větrům.
03
directly or precisely in a particular place or manner
Příklady
He landed plumb in the middle of the puddle.
to plumb
01
to measure the depth of water, a hole, or any vertical space
Příklady
They plumbed the cave to estimate how far it extended.
02
to adjust, align, or ensure verticality using a plumb line
Příklady
Builders plumbed the columns to maintain architectural accuracy.
03
prozkoumat do hloubky, důkladně prošetřit
to explore or investigate something deeply and thoroughly, often to understand its full meaning or complexity
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The documentary plumbed the dark history of the abandoned town.
Dokument hluboce prozkoumal temnou historii opuštěného města.
04
to add weight with lead, often to ensure balance or stability
Příklady
Lead weights were plumbed onto the curtain to keep it hanging straight.
Plumb
01
the weighted metal bob attached to a plumb line, used to determine vertical alignment or measure depth
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The surveyor swung the plumb to verify the tower's alignment.
plumb
01
dokonale svislý, olovnice
perfectly vertical or exactly upright
Příklady
They installed a plumb steel rod to support the new awning.
Nainstalovali svislou ocelovou tyč, aby podepřeli novou markýzu.
