Definition of Plummet

1. Noun. The metal bob of a plumb line.

Exact synonyms: Plumb, Plumb Bob
Generic synonyms: Bob
Group relationships: Perpendicular, Plumb Line
Derivative terms: Plumb, Plumb

2. Verb. Drop sharply. "The stock market is going to plummet "; "The stock market plummeted"
Exact synonyms: Plump
Generic synonyms: Drop
Derivative terms: Plump

Definition of Plummet

1. n. A piece of lead attached to a line, used in sounding the depth of water.

Definition of Plummet

1. to drop straight down [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plummet

plumier
Plumiera
plumiest
pluming
plumiped
plumiped
plumipeds
plumist
plumists
plumlike
plummer
Plummer's dilator
plummer's disease
plummer-vinson syndrome
plummest
plummet (current term)
plummeted
plummeting
plummets
plummier
plummiest
plumming
plummy
plumose
plumose
plumosely
plumosite
plumosities
plumosity
plumous

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