plumb line

plumb line

n.

1. A line from which a weight is suspended to determine verticality or depth.

2. A line regarded as directed exactly toward the earth's center of gravity.

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plumb line

Noun

a string with a metal weight at one end, used to test the depth of water or to test whether something is vertical

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plumb line  (plm)

A line regarded as directed exactly toward the Earth's center of gravity.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

plumb line - a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point perpendicular cord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord" lead line, sounding line - (nautical) plumb line for determining depth plumb, plumb bob, plummet - the metal bob of a plumb line plumb rule - a plumb line attached to a narrow board

Translations

plumb line n → Lot nt, Senkblei nt