📏plumb

verb
/plʌm/

Meaning

to measure the depth of water or examine closely

Example Sentences

They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.

Synonyms

measure, explore, probe, gauge

Antonyms

neglect, ignore

Collocations

plumb the depths, plumb the lake, plumb the truth

More Example Sentences

I am requesting that you send a plumber as soon as possible.

We are having a plumbing problem at home — can you send someone?

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe using special tools and waterproof sealant

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe using special tools and waterproof sealant then tests the connection to make sure there are no more leaks

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe using special tools and waterproof sealant then tests the connection to make sure there are no more leaks and advises the building manager to inspect the other pipes as well.

Related Vocabularies

to take the place of something or someone; to put something new in place of something old
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
to press down tightly by packing
Give new life and vitality to something.

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