Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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plumb | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
slang | Yes | No | Yes | No |
plumb (noun) | slang (noun) |
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the metal bob of a plumb line | a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) |
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar |
plumb (adjective) | slang (adjective) |
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exactly vertical |
plumb (verb) | slang (verb) |
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adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical | abuse with coarse language |
measure the depth of something | fool or hoax |
examine thoroughly and in great depth | use slang or vulgar language |
weight with lead |
plumb (adverb) | slang (adverb) |
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conforming to the direction of a plumb line | |
exactly | |
completely; used as intensifiers |