Plumb Definition & Meaning

plumb
adverb
  1. completely; used as intensifiers; "clean forgot the appointment"; "I'm plumb (or plum) tuckered out"
  2. conforming to the direction of a plumb line
  3. exactly; "fell plumb in the middle of the puddle"
adjective
  1. exactly vertical; "the tower of Pisa is far out of plumb"
noun
  1. the metal bob of a plumb line
verb
  1. measure the depth of something
  2. weight with lead
  3. examine thoroughly and in great depth
  4. adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical

"Plumb" in song lyrics

See how plumb is used in real songs:

  • "five senses by h g plumb"
    AOL — AOL
  • "eve plumb"
    AOL — AOL
  • "out of plumb"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with plumb

Usage tips for "plumb"

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