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plumb line
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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.

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

plumb line  (plm)
A line regarded as directed exactly toward the Earth's center of gravity.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.plumb lineplumb 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
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 nLot nt, Senkblei nt


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