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plumb vs bob

bob vs plumb

plumb and bob both are nouns.

plumb is an adjective but bob is not an adjective.

plumb and bob both are verbs.

plumb is an adverb but bob is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plumb Yes Yes Yes Yes
bob Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bob is a hypernym of plumb; that is, bob is a word with a broader meaning than plumb:
  • plumb: the metal bob of a plumb line
  • bob: a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
plumb (noun) bob (noun)
the metal bob of a plumb line a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)
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
plumb (adjective) bob (adjective)
exactly vertical
plumb (verb) bob (verb)
adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical cut hair in the style of a bob
measure the depth of something make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
examine thoroughly and in great depth remove or shorten the tail of an animal
weight with lead move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement
ride a bobsled
plumb (adverb) bob (adverb)
conforming to the direction of a plumb line
exactly
completely; used as intensifiers
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