plumb

nouns

the metal bob of a plumb line

plumb, plumb bob, plummet

measure the depth of something

plumb

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

express as a number or measure or quantity

"Can you quantify your results?"

weight with lead

plumb

is a type of (narrower)

weight down with a load

examine thoroughly and in great depth

plumb

is a type of (narrower)

examine minutely

adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical

plumb

is a type of (narrower)

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

"Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels"

exactly vertical

"the tower of Pisa is far out of plumb"

plumb

is similar to

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

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

completely; used as intensifiers

"clean forgot the appointment"; "I'm plumb (or plum) tuckered out"

clean, plum, plumb

conforming to the direction of a plumb line

plumb

exactly

"fell plumb in the middle of the puddle"

plum, plumb