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plumb
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completely or entirely
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The idea was plumb ridiculous to everyone in the room.
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απολύτως κατακόρυφα, κατά το βαρόμετρο
precisely aligned with the direction of gravity
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The lighthouse was built plumb to withstand coastal winds.
Ο φάρος χτίστηκε κατακόρυφα για να αντέχει τους παράκτιους ανέμους.
03
directly or precisely in a particular place or manner
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He landed plumb in the middle of the puddle.
to plumb
01
to measure the depth of water, a hole, or any vertical space
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They plumbed the cave to estimate how far it extended.
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to adjust, align, or ensure verticality using a plumb line
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Builders plumbed the columns to maintain architectural accuracy.
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εξερευνώ σε βάθος, διερευνώ διεξοδικά
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.
Το ντοκιμαντέρ εξέτασε σε βάθος τη σκοτεινή ιστορία της εγκαταλελειμμένης πόλης.
04
to add weight with lead, often to ensure balance or stability
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Lead weights were plumbed onto the curtain to keep it hanging straight.
Plumb
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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.
