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plumb
01
completely or entirely
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He felt plumb tired of arguing.
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genau senkrecht, im Lot
precisely aligned with the direction of gravity
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The mason adjusted the bricks until each row was plumb.
Der Maurer passte die Steine an, bis jede Reihe lotrecht war.
03
directly or precisely in a particular place or manner
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The tree fell plumb across the road.
to plumb
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to measure the depth of water, a hole, or any vertical space
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He plumbed the river to ensure safe passage for the boat.
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to adjust, align, or ensure verticality using a plumb line
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The statue was plumbed for stability on its pedestal.
03
ergründen, tiefgehend erforschen
to explore or investigate something deeply and thoroughly, often to understand its full meaning or complexity
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He plumbs philosophical questions that most people avoid.
Er erforscht philosophische Fragen, die die meisten Menschen meiden.
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to add weight with lead, often to ensure balance or stability
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They plumb the model ship to prevent it from tipping.
Plumb
01
the weighted metal bob attached to a plumb line, used to determine vertical alignment or measure depth
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The mason adjusted the bricks according to the plumb.
