plumb line (redirected from plumb lines)

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

n

1. (Mathematics & Measurements / Navigation) a string with a metal weight at one end that, when suspended, points directly towards the earth's centre of gravity and so is used to determine verticality, the depth of water, etc.

2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) another name for plumb rule

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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 (builder's) → filo a piombo (Naut) → scandaglio