plumb

³plumb

verb

Definition of PLUMB

transitive verb

1

: to weight with lead

2

a : to measure the depth of with a plumb b : to examine minutely and critically <plumbing the book's complexities>

3

: to adjust or test by a plumb line

4

: to seal with lead

5

[back-formation from plumber] : to supply with or install as plumbing

intransitive verb

: to work as a plumber

Examples of PLUMB

1. The book plumbs the complexities of human relationships.
2. a scientist who spent her life plumbing the minds of criminals
3. The play plumbs the depths of human nature.
4. The plumber is almost finished plumbing the apartment.
5. The new house has been wired and plumbed.
6. All the bathroom fixtures have been plumbed.

First Known Use of PLUMB

15th century

Related to PLUMB

Synonyms: fathom, ²sound

Related Words: gauge (also gage), scale, span; remeasure, replumb

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