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plumb
01
completely or entirely
Exemples
She was plumb certain that she had locked the door.
02
parfaitement à niveau, d'aplomb
precisely aligned with the direction of gravity
Exemples
The fence posts sank plumb into the ground, straight as arrows.
Les poteaux de clôture s'enfoncèrent d'aplomb dans le sol, droits comme des flèches.
03
directly or precisely in a particular place or manner
Exemples
The nail went plumb into the wood without bending.
to plumb
01
to measure the depth of water, a hole, or any vertical space
Exemples
Engineers plumb the well before installing the pump.
02
to adjust, align, or ensure verticality using a plumb line
Exemples
He plumbed the doorframe before nailing it in place.
03
sonder, explorer en profondeur
to explore or investigate something deeply and thoroughly, often to understand its full meaning or complexity
Exemples
She plumbed the mysteries of quantum mechanics with relentless curiosity.
Elle sonda les mystères de la mécanique quantique avec une curiosité implacable.
04
to add weight with lead, often to ensure balance or stability
Exemples
He plumbed the kite string to keep it steady in the wind.
Plumb
01
the weighted metal bob attached to a plumb line, used to determine vertical alignment or measure depth
Exemples
A steady plumb ensured the post was perfectly upright.
