PLUMB, n. plum. [L. plumbum, lead; probably a clump or lump.] A mass of lead attached to a line, and used to ascertain a perpendicular position of buildings and the like. But the word as a noun is seldom used, except in composition. [See Plumb-line.] PLUMB, a. Perpendicular, that is, standing according to a plumb-line. The post of the house or the wall is plumb. [This is the common language of our mechanics.] PLUMB, adv. In a perpendicular direction; in a line perpendicular to the plane of the horizon. The wall stands plumb. Plumb down he falls.1. Directly; suddenly; at once; as a falling mass; usually pronounced plump. He fell plumb into the water.PLUMB, v.t. To adjust by a plumb-line; to set in a perpendicular direction; as, to plumb a building or a wall. 1. To sound with a plummet, as the depth of water. [Little used.] |
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