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plumb in German

plumb in German is lotrecht, senkrecht — plumb means a weight on a line used to check that something is perfectly vertical.

plumb in German

lotrecht
adj
Truly vertical, as indicated by a plumb line.
lotrecht
adv
In a vertical direction; perpendicularly.
senkrecht
adv
In a vertical direction; perpendicularly.

What does "plumb" mean?

  1. noun A weight on a line used to check that something is perfectly vertical.
    "The builder checked the wall with a plumb line."
  2. adj Exactly vertical.
    "Make sure the fence post is plumb before you set the concrete."
  3. adv Exactly or completely.
    "The arrow landed plumb in the centre of the target."
  4. verb To explore or think about something thoroughly, trying to fully understand it.
    "The documentary plumbs the depths of his troubled childhood."

plumb in a sentence

  • The builder checked the wall with a plumb line.
  • Make sure the fence post is plumb before you set the concrete.
  • The arrow landed plumb in the centre of the target.
  • The documentary plumbs the depths of his troubled childhood.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "plumb" in German?

"plumb" in German is lotrecht, senkrecht. plumb means: A weight on a line used to check that something is perfectly vertical.

How do you use "plumb" in a sentence?

Example: "The builder checked the wall with a plumb line." In German, "plumb" is lotrecht, senkrecht.

Are there other ways to say "plumb" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "plumb": lotrecht, senkrecht.

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