Synonyms of plumb
5 similar words
Another word for plumb is perpendicular. Other synonyms of plumb are plumber, plummet, plumb bob and plumb line.
Synonyms and similar words for plumb
adjectiveTruly vertical, as indicated by a plumb line.
verbTo work as a plumber.
- plumberTo work as a plumber.
nounMore synonyms
- plummetA piece of lead attached to a line, used in sounding the depth of water; a plumb bob or a plumb line.
- plumb bob UKA metal weight attached to the end of a plumb line.
- plumb line US
Meaning of plumb
- noun A little mass of lead, or the like, attached to a line, and used by builders, etc., to indicate a vertical direction.
- noun A weight on the end of a long line, used by sailors to determine the depth of water.
- noun The perpendicular direction or position.
Questions about synonyms of plumb
- What is another word for plumb?
- Plumb has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as perpendicular, plumber, plummet, plumb bob and plumb line.
- What does plumb mean?
- Plumb means 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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