수직이나 깊이를 측정하기 위해 줄 끝에 매단 추.
A lead weight attached to a line, used to determine verticality or depth.
예문:
"The mason hung a plumb from the top of the wall to check its alignment."
"He used a plumb to ensure the fence post was perfectly upright."
수평면에 대하여 정확히 수직인 상태.
Exactly vertical or perpendicular to a horizontal plane.
예문:
"The pillars must be perfectly plumb to support the heavy roof."
"Check if the door frame is plumb before you tighten the screws."
완전한 수직 방향으로.
In a perfectly vertical direction.
예문:
"The anchor dropped plumb to the seabed."
"The heavy curtains hang plumb from the high ceiling."
특정한 위치나 장소에 정확히 또는 딱 맞게.
Exactly or precisely in a specific position or location.
예문:
"The arrow hit plumb in the center of the target."
"The hotel is located plumb in the middle of the historic district."
매우 높은 정도로; 전적으로 또는 완전히.
To a very high degree; completely or utterly.
예문:
"I was plumb exhausted after the twelve-hour mountain hike."
"That plan is plumb crazy if you ask me."
추를 단 줄을 이용하여 수심을 측정하다.
To measure the depth of a body of water using a weighted line.
예문:
"The researchers plumbed the lake to map its underwater topography."
"Sailors would plumb the bay before attempting to anchor the ship."
숨겨진 의미를 이해하기 위해 무언가를 철저히 탐구하거나 조사하다.
To explore or examine something thoroughly to understand its hidden meaning.
예문:
"The biographer spent years trying to plumb the mysteries of the artist's private life."
"The novel attempts to plumb the depths of human grief and resilience."
건물이나 방에 상하수도 관을 설치하거나 연결하다.
To install or connect water and drainage pipes in a building or room.
예문:
"The contractor is coming tomorrow to plumb the new kitchen and laundry room."
"The entire apartment complex was plumbed using high-quality copper pipes."