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plumb
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completely or entirely
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The storm plumb destroyed the small village.
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perfectamente nivelado, a plomo
precisely aligned with the direction of gravity
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The bookshelf stood plumb against the wall, flush from top to bottom.
La estantería estaba perfectamente vertical contra la pared, alineada de arriba a abajo.
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directly or precisely in a particular place or manner
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She arrived plumb on time for the meeting.
to plumb
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to measure the depth of water, a hole, or any vertical space
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Divers plumbed the sunken ship to map its interior.
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to adjust, align, or ensure verticality using a plumb line
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Carpenters plumb the posts to avoid leaning structures.
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ahondar, indagar
to explore or investigate something deeply and thoroughly, often to understand its full meaning or complexity
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The journalist plumbed the scandal's origins for weeks.
El periodista sondeó los orígenes del escándalo durante semanas.
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to add weight with lead, often to ensure balance or stability
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The diver plumbed the anchor line to maintain tension.
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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He inspected the plumb before lowering it into the well.
plumb
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perfectamente vertical, a plomo
perfectly vertical or exactly upright
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After several adjustments, the carpenter finally achieved a plumb alignment for the frame.
Después de varios ajustes, el carpintero finalmente logró una alineación a plomo para el marco.
