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I . plumb [plʌm] VB trans

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2. plumb (fathom):

plumb
понима́ть
plumb
разга́дывать

II . plumb [plʌm] ADJ

III . plumb [plʌm] ADV

1. plumb inf (exactly):

plumb
то́чно
plumb
как раз

2. plumb Am inf (completely):

plumb
соверше́нно
plumb
по́лностью

IV . plumb [plʌm] N

plumb line N

plumb line
отве́с m

Usage examples with plumb

to be out of plumb
не быть вертика́льным

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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They no longer are determined to plumb the depths of their soul; they're happy to offer slight, meaningful textures to their introspective rockers.
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It even gave instructions on how to obtain measurements using the plumb line.
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Pipe fitting is not plumbing; the two are related but separate trades.
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Such a pan should be connected to a drain, or plumbed to discharge directly outdoors.
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Before use, a theodolite must be precisely placed vertical above the point to be measured using a plumb bob, optical plummet or laser plummet.
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Apparently if a plumb line is dropped from the north side of the tower it would fall 3 feet away from the building.
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To his left was the level and plumb-line, to his right the compass and square.
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The early skyscrapers used heavy plumb-bobs hung on wire in their elevator shafts.
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Her research plumbs the genetic, biophysical and other processes that may give rise to new species.
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Change rooms and plumbed washrooms are available all along the beach.
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