plumbed
Meanings
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Verb
To install or fit pipes, tubes, or conduits into place, especially for supplying water, gas, or sewage.
- "The plumber came to fix the leaking pipe."
- "After the house was built, they plumbed the bathroom."
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Verb
To test the depth of water or other liquids by lowering a weighted line and measuring the point at which it is submerged.
- "The fisherman plumbed the depths of the lake to find where the fish were."
- "The sailor plumbed the waters to determine their depth."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with plumbedbomb , calm , balm , psalm
Variants
List of all variants of plumbed that leads to same resultplumb , plumbed , plumbing , plumbs , plumb in , plumbed in , plumbing in , plumbs in
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Old French word plomb, meaning lead or weight.
Trivia
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The word 'plumb' is also used to describe a straight line or a perfect vertical alignment.
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The term 'plumb line' is derived from the word 'plumb' and refers to a weighted line used to establish a vertical reference.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Plumbing: The system of pipes and fixtures used for conveying liquids or gases into or out of a building.
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Plumb bob: A weighted line with a bob at the end used to determine the vertical orientation or depth of a point.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'plumbed' has been used metaphorically to describe exploring the depths of human emotions, experiences, or knowledge. In art, it has been used to depict the act of diving or exploring underwater worlds.
How to Memorize "plumbed"
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visualize
- Visualize a plumber working on a pipe or a fisherman lowering a weighted line into the water.
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associate
- Associate the word with the act of installing pipes or testing the depth of water.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Plumbers Pipe Lots Underground' to remember the meaning of the word.
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