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    plumb - Dictionary definition and meaning for word plumb

    Definition
    (noun) the metal bob of a plumb line
    Synonyms : plumb bob , plummet
    Definition
    (verb) measure the depth of something Definition
    (verb) weight with lead Definition
    (verb) examine thoroughly and in great depth Definition
    (verb) adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical Definition
    (adj) exactly vertical
    Example Sentence
    • the tower of Pisa is far out of plumb
    Definition
    (adv) completely; used as intensifiers
    Synonyms : clean , plum
    Example Sentence
    • clean forgot the appointment
    • I'm plumb (or plum) tuckered out
    Definition
    (adv) conforming to the direction of a plumb line Definition
    (adv) exactly
    Synonyms : plum
    Example Sentence
    • fell plumb in the middle of the puddle
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for plumb

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plumb--plumber who tests the pipe to see whether it is exactly vertical or not.

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On the lines of Mann007: a PLUMBER EXAMINES a pipe CRITICALLY to see if it is VERTICAL and so MEASURES DEPTH of the tank.

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When the leg is exactly in the vetical line(plumb) ,then the umpire examines closely to give lbw.

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plumb - lumb - lumbar - lumbar bone of the spine keep us straight/vertical

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plumb sounds like sanskrit "lamb" which means perpendicular to the line...imagine horizontal line on which u draw lamb(perpendicular)--->vertical line

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