Synonyms for plumb

Synonyms for (noun) plumb

Synonyms: plumb, plumb bob, plummet

Definition: the metal bob of a plumb line

Similar words: bob

Definition: a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string


Synonyms for (verb) plumb

Synonyms: plumb

Definition: adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical

Similar words: adjust, correct, set

Definition: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Usage: Adjust the clock, please; correct the alignment of the front wheels


Synonyms: plumb

Definition: examine thoroughly and in great depth

Similar words: explore

Definition: examine minutely


Synonyms: plumb

Definition: measure the depth of something

Similar words: measure, quantify

Definition: express as a number or measure or quantity

Usage: Can you quantify your results?


Synonyms: plumb

Definition: weight with lead

Similar words: burden, burthen, weight, weight down

Definition: weight down with a load


Synonyms for (adj) plumb

Synonyms: plumb

Definition: exactly vertical

Usage: the tower of Pisa is far out of plumb

Similar words: perpendicular, vertical

Definition: at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line

Usage: a vertical camera angle; the monument consists of two vertical pillars supporting a horizontal slab; measure the perpendicular height


Visual thesaurus for plumb