plumb meaning and definition

PLUMB noun

Definition of plumb (noun)

1. the metal bob of a plumb line
   • synonyms: plumb bob, plummet

PLUMB verb

Definition of plumb (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 adjective

Definition of plumb (adjective)

1. exactly vertical
   • "the tower of Pisa is far out of plumb"

PLUMB adverb

Definition of plumb (adverb)

1. completely; used as intensifiers
   • "clean forgot the appointment"; "I'm plumb (or plum) tuckered out"
   • synonyms: clean, plum
2. conforming to the direction of a plumb line
3. exactly
   • "fell plumb in the middle of the puddle"
   • synonyms: plum