1. Word Games
  2. Word of the Day
  3. New Words & Slang
  4. Video
 

plumb bob


plumb bob

noun

Definition of PLUMB BOB

: the metal bob of a plumb line
See plumb bob defined for English-language learners »
See plumb bob defined for kids »

First Known Use of PLUMB BOB

circa 1840

Rhymes with PLUMB BOB

bedaub, corncob, day job, demob, doorknob, heartthrob, hobnob, macabre, McJob, memsahib, nabob, nawab, Punjab, snow job, stop knob, Welsh cob

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: plumb bond
Previous Word in the Dictionary: plumbate (adjective)
All Words Near: plumb bob

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up plumb bob? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More