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: 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: 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