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plumb bob vs perpendicular

perpendicular vs plumb bob

plumb bob and perpendicular both are nouns.

plumb bob is not an adjective while perpendicular is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plumb bob Yes No No No
perpendicular Yes Yes No No
plumb bob (noun) perpendicular (noun)
the metal bob of a plumb line an extremely steep face
a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point
a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting
a straight line at right angles to another line
plumb bob (adjective) perpendicular (adjective)
intersecting at or forming right angles
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
so steep as to be nearly vertical
Difference between plumb bob and perpendicular

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