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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

plumb

/plʌm/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does plumb mean?

verb, noun

To sink or fall straight down; to determine the exact position or depth of something by measuring the distance from the surface to the bottom. A pipe or tube for carrying water or other liquids.

Example

"The diver had to plumb the depths of the ocean to find the lost city."

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