Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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plumb | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
clean | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
plumb (noun) | clean (noun) |
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the metal bob of a plumb line | a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead |
plumb (adjective) | clean (adjective) |
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exactly vertical | free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits |
(of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers | |
not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination | |
ritually clean or pure | |
free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed | |
free from sepsis or infection | |
thorough and without qualification | |
without difficulties or problems | |
(of a surface) not written or printed on | |
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play | |
(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections | |
morally pure | |
(of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense | |
free from impurities | |
free of drugs | |
not carrying concealed weapons | |
free of restrictions or qualifications | |
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims |
plumb (verb) | clean (verb) |
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adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical | clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing |
measure the depth of something | remove unwanted substances from |
examine thoroughly and in great depth | remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits |
weight with lead | remove shells or husks from |
make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from | |
clean and tidy up the house | |
remove while making clean | |
remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely | |
deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc. | |
be cleanable |
plumb (adverb) | clean (adverb) |
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conforming to the direction of a plumb line | in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating |
exactly | completely; used as intensifiers |
completely; used as intensifiers |