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in het lood — meaning in English

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English meaning

plumb noun A weight on a line used to check that something is perfectly vertical.

Senses

in het lood is used for these senses in English:

plumb Truly vertical, as indicated by a plumb line.
plumb In a vertical direction; perpendicularly.

plumb — full definition

noun A weight on a line used to check that something is perfectly vertical.
adj Exactly vertical.
adv Exactly or completely.
verb To explore or think about something thoroughly, trying to fully understand it.
verb To connect something to a water supply and drainage system.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

loodrecht