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bob vs plumb

plumb vs bob

bob and plumb both are nouns.

bob is not an adjective while plumb is an adjective.

bob and plumb both are verbs.

bob is not an adverb while plumb is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bob Yes No Yes No
plumb Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, plumb is a hyponym of bob; that is, plumb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bob:
  • bob: a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
  • plumb: the metal bob of a plumb line
Other hyponyms of bob include kite tail, plumb bob, plummet, sounding lead.
bob (noun) plumb (noun)
a short abrupt inclination (as of the head) the metal bob of a plumb line
a short or shortened tail of certain animals
a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line
a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around
a former monetary unit in Great Britain
bob (adjective) plumb (adjective)
exactly vertical
bob (verb) plumb (verb)
cut hair in the style of a bob adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical
make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect measure the depth of something
remove or shorten the tail of an animal examine thoroughly and in great depth
move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement weight with lead
ride a bobsled
bob (adverb) plumb (adverb)
conforming to the direction of a plumb line
exactly
completely; used as intensifiers
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