a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point
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plumb line::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | perpendicular |
| Type of | cord |
| Has types | plumb rule, lead line, sounding line |
Examples of plumb line
plumb line
The string should line up with the side of the project to show that it is plumb.
From the dailyherald.com
The direction of PN will also differ from the direction of a vertical plumb line.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The chalked plumb line varieties will snap and leave a nice neat line for you.
From the smh.com.au
When the drops fall as vertically as a plumb line, are they right as rain?
From the guardian.co.uk
Next, using a level, draw a plumb line from the one side of the window opening to the floor.
From the post-gazette.com
With a level, draw a plumb line from the top of the treads at the top and bottom of the staircase.
From the sfgate.com
Each cross piece had a plumb line hanging vertically at each end.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Next he loads a hammer, nails, his levels and a plumb line.
From the denverpost.com
It's not that he doesn't compete, with flashing beaten jumps and pirouettes nailed to a perfect plumb line.
From the guardian.co.uk
