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plumb

/plʌm/
B2 Β· Upper Int.β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

medir la profundidad de algo, o verificar si algo estΓ‘ perfectamente vertical

When to Use

βš™οΈTechnicalπŸ“šAcademic Writing
Upper Intermediate β€” fluent in familiar topics

Examples in Conversation

β€œLa pared no estΓ‘ a plomo β€” se inclina un poco hacia la izquierda.”

β€œUsaron una herramienta especial para sondear la profundidad del pozo.”

β–ΆFull Definition

A little mass of lead, or the like, attached to a line, and used by builders, etc., to indicate a vertical direction.

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