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plummet in Italian

plummet in Italian is filo a piombo, piombino, piombo — plummet means to fall suddenly and steeply.

plummet in Italian

filo a piombo
noun
(archaic, nautical) A piece of lead attached to a line, used in sounding the depth of water; a plumb bob or a plumb line.
piombino
noun
(archaic, nautical) A piece of lead attached to a line, used in sounding the depth of water; a plumb bob or a plumb line.
piombo
noun
(archaic) Hence, any weight.
caduta
noun
(figuratively) A decline; a fall; a drop.
declino
noun
(figuratively) A decline; a fall; a drop.
precipitare
verb
(intransitive) To drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly.
cadere a piombo
verb
(intransitive) To drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly.

What does "plummet" mean?

  1. verb To fall suddenly and steeply.
    "Shares in the company plummeted after the scandal broke."
  2. noun A sudden, steep drop or decline.
    "The plummet in sales alarmed investors."
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plummet in a sentence

  • Shares in the company plummeted after the scandal broke.
  • The temperature plummeted overnight.
  • The plummet in sales alarmed investors.

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What is "plummet" in Italian?

"plummet" in Italian is filo a piombo, piombino, piombo. plummet means: To fall suddenly and steeply.

How do you use "plummet" in a sentence?

Example: "Shares in the company plummeted after the scandal broke." In Italian, "plummet" is filo a piombo, piombino, piombo.

Are there other ways to say "plummet" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 7 translations listed for "plummet": filo a piombo, piombino, piombo, caduta, declino, precipitare.

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