Definition of plumb

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Plumb (v. t.) To adjust by a plumb line; to cause to be perpendicular; as, to plumb a building or a wall..

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Plumbaginous :: Plumbaginous (a.) Resembling plumbago; consisting of, or containing, plumbago; as, a plumbaginous slate..
Plumbery :: Plumbery (n.) The business of a plumber.
Plumbous :: Plumbous (a.) Of, pertaining to, or containing, lead; -- used specifically to designate those compounds in which it has a lower valence as contrasted with plumbic compounds..
Plumb :: Plumb (v. t.) To supply, as a building, with a system of plumbing..
Unplumb :: Unplumb (v. t.) To deprive of lead, as of a leaden coffin..
Black Lead :: Black lead () Plumbago; graphite. It leaves a blackish mark somewhat like lead. See Graphite.
Antiattrition :: Antiattrition (n.) Anything to prevent the effects of friction, esp. a compound lubricant for machinery, etc., often consisting of plumbago, with some greasy material; antifriction grease..
Plumbago :: Plumbago (n.) A genus of herbaceous plants with pretty salver-shaped corollas, usually blue or violet; leadwort..
Wadd :: Wadd (n.) Plumbago, or black lead..
Plumb :: Plumb (adv.) In a plumb direction; perpendicularly.
Plumbean :: Plumbean (a.) Alt. of Plumbeou.
Plumb :: Plumb (v. t.) To sound with a plumb or plummet, as the depth of water; hence, to examine by test; to ascertain the depth, quality, dimension, etc.; to sound; to fathom; to test..
Bob :: Bob (n.) The ball or heavy part of a pendulum; also, the ball or weight at the end of a plumb line..
Plumbago :: Plumbago (n.) Same as Graphite.
Lead :: Lead (n.) A small cylinder of black lead or plumbago, used in pencils..
Plumbeous :: Plumbeous (a.) Dull; heavy; stupid.
Plumbing :: Plumbing (n.) The art of casting and working in lead, and applying it to building purposes; especially, the business of furnishing, fitting, and repairing pipes for conducting water, sewage, etc..
Plumb :: Plumb (a.) Perpendicular; vertical; conforming the direction of a line attached to a plumb; as, the wall is plumb..
Lustre :: Lustre (n.) A substance which imparts luster to a surface, as plumbago and some of the glazes..
Plumbeous :: Plumbeous (a.) Consisting of, or resembling, lead..
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