Plumb (Noun)
Meaning
The metal bob of a plumb line.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The stonemason held the plumb at eye level, adjusting its string to ensure perfect verticality.
- He let the plumb drop from the rooftop to gauge the height of the new extension.
- In traditional carpentry, the plumb serves as a trusty aid to build and restore old houses.
- Without the weighty plumb at the end of the cord, the whole survey would have been for naught.
- During a thorough assessment, he confirmed that the antique window frames remained aligned using the accurate measure of his prized antique plumb.