Definition of Plumb line

1. Noun. 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.

Exact synonyms: Perpendicular
Generic synonyms: Cord
Specialized synonyms: Lead Line, Sounding Line, Plumb Rule
Terms within: Plumb, Plumb Bob, Plummet

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plumb Line

plumbism
plumbism
plumbisms
plumbite
plumbites
plumbness
plumbnesses
plumbous
plumbous
plumbs
plumbum
plumbum
plumbums
plumb bob
plumb level
plumb line (current term)
plumb rule
plumcot
plumcots
plumcot tree
plume
plume
plumed
plumed scorpionfish
plumed thistle
plumed tussock
plumelet
plumelets
plumelike
Plumeria

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