Plumb (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Exactly; "fell plumb in the middle of the puddle".
Examples
- The ball fell plumb on the line and was considered in bounds.
- The power failure hit the building plumb in the middle of the meeting.
- The player stepped up and hit the shot plumb into the hoop.
- The tree branch broke off and fell plumb on the car.
- The hikers got lost and walked plumb into the storm.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Conforming to the direction of a plumb line.
Examples
- The picture hung plumb on the wall to achieve perfect alignment.
- She made sure the shelves were installed plumb to prevent them from toppling over.
- The construction workers took extra care to build the frame plumb for even weight distribution.
- The wall was built plumb, which was necessary for the support of the heavy load above.
- The architect ensured the pillars were placed plumb to maintain structural stability.
Meaning 3
Completely; used as intensifiers; "clean forgot the appointment"; "I'm plumb (or plum) tuckered out".
Usages
Examples
- She was plumb worn out after working 12 hours straight.
- I'm plumb out of money after paying all my bills this month.
- He plumb forgot about the meeting, it completely slipped his mind.
- I'm plumb tuckered out after helping my friend move all day.
- The store was plumb out of stock, we'll have to try again next week.