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plumb
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completely or entirely
Exemple
He was plumb exhausted after the long hike.
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perfect vertical, după plumb
precisely aligned with the direction of gravity
Exemple
The carpenter ensured the wall was built plumb before securing it.
Tâmplarul s-a asigurat că peretele a fost construit cu firul cu plumb înainte de a-l fixa.
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directly or precisely in a particular place or manner
Exemple
The arrow hit plumb in the center of the target.
to plumb
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to measure the depth of water, a hole, or any vertical space
Exemple
The sailors plumbed the harbor to check its depth.
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to adjust, align, or ensure verticality using a plumb line
Exemple
The mason plumbs the wall to make sure it was perfectly vertical.
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a explora în profunzime, a investiga amănunțit
to explore or investigate something deeply and thoroughly, often to understand its full meaning or complexity
Exemple
The novel plumbs the depths of human emotion.
Romanul sondează adâncurile emoției umane.
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to add weight with lead, often to ensure balance or stability
Exemple
The sailor plumbs the fishing net with lead to make it sink.
Plumb
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the weighted metal bob attached to a plumb line, used to determine vertical alignment or measure depth
Exemple
The carpenter hung the plumb from the ceiling to check the wall's verticality.
