Plumb

Synonyms of plumb

• upright
• straight
• vertical

Antonyms of plumb

• crooked
• slanted
• tilted

Collocations of plumb

plumb line

Frequency: 80 %

The construction worker used a plumb line to ensure the wall was straight.

plumb bob

Frequency: 70 %

The carpenter used a plumb bob to check the vertical alignment of the beam.

plumb the depths

Frequency: 60 %

The detective had to plumb the depths of the case to uncover the truth.

plumb the depths of

Frequency: 50 %

She decided to plumb the depths of her creativity to come up with a new idea.

plumb a mystery

Frequency: 40 %

The journalist sought to plumb the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the famous actress.

Idiomatic Expressions for plumb

• Phrase: out of plumb
  Meaning: Not vertically straight or aligned.
  Usage: The picture frame was hung slightly out of plumb, so it needed to be adjusted.