plumb — completely; exactly vertical
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: completely; exactly vertical
Pronunciation (IPA): /plʌm/
Example Sentences
- He went plumb crazy when he saw his phone bill.
- The detective tried to plumb the criminal's motives.
- My grandmother's apple pie is plumb delicious!
plumb
ADVERB[/plʌm/]
completely; exactly vertical
The diver went to plumb the deepest trench of the ocean.
Using my thumb to check if it's plumb? How dumb!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'plomb' meaning lead (the metal), derived from Latin 'plumbum'. The word refers to a lead weight used on a plumb line to determine vertical alignment, making it synonymous with 'exactly vertical' or 'completely'.
Breakdown
plumb (from Latin plumbum = lead metal used in a plumb line) = a weight that hangs straight down, thus meaning 'completely vertical' or 'utterly'
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📝Examples
“He went plumb crazy when he saw his phone bill.”
“The detective tried to plumb the criminal's motives.”
“My grandmother's apple pie is plumb delicious!”
“The building contractor used a plumb to ensure the walls were straight.”
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