plumb
01
completely or entirely
예시들
The storm plumb destroyed the small village.
02
완전히 수직으로, 추에 따라
precisely aligned with the direction of gravity
예시들
The bookshelf stood plumb against the wall, flush from top to bottom.
책장은 벽에 수직으로 서 있었고, 위에서 아래까지 일직선이었다.
03
directly or precisely in a particular place or manner
예시들
She arrived plumb on time for the meeting.
to plumb
01
to measure the depth of water, a hole, or any vertical space
예시들
Divers plumbed the sunken ship to map its interior.
02
to adjust, align, or ensure verticality using a plumb line
예시들
Carpenters plumb the posts to avoid leaning structures.
03
깊이 탐구하다, 철저히 조사하다
to explore or investigate something deeply and thoroughly, often to understand its full meaning or complexity
예시들
The journalist plumbed the scandal's origins for weeks.
그 기자는 몇 주 동안 스캔들의 기원을 깊이 파고들어 조사했다.
04
to add weight with lead, often to ensure balance or stability
예시들
The diver plumbed the anchor line to maintain tension.
Plumb
01
the weighted metal bob attached to a plumb line, used to determine vertical alignment or measure depth
예시들
He inspected the plumb before lowering it into the well.
