plumbs

noun

the metal bob of a plumb line

verb

adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical

examine thoroughly and in great depth

weight with lead

measure the depth of something

adjective

exactly vertical

adverb

exactly

conforming to the direction of a plumb line

completely

Roots

plumbumplumb- · Latin · lead (metal)

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