plumb
01
completely or entirely
Exempel
He felt plumb tired of arguing.
02
helt vertikalt, enligt lod
precisely aligned with the direction of gravity
Exempel
The mason adjusted the bricks until each row was plumb.
Muraren justerade tegelstenarna tills varje rad var lodrät.
03
directly or precisely in a particular place or manner
Exempel
The tree fell plumb across the road.
to plumb
01
to measure the depth of water, a hole, or any vertical space
Exempel
He plumbed the river to ensure safe passage for the boat.
02
to adjust, align, or ensure verticality using a plumb line
Exempel
The statue was plumbed for stability on its pedestal.
03
utforska djupgående, undersöka grundligt
to explore or investigate something deeply and thoroughly, often to understand its full meaning or complexity
Exempel
He plumbs philosophical questions that most people avoid.
Han utforskar djupt filosofiska frågor som de flesta människor undviker.
04
to add weight with lead, often to ensure balance or stability
Exempel
They plumb the model ship to prevent it from tipping.
Plumb
01
the weighted metal bob attached to a plumb line, used to determine vertical alignment or measure depth
Exempel
The mason adjusted the bricks according to the plumb.
