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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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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