plumb

1. To determine the depth, generally of a liquid; to sound.

   measure the depth of something

2. To attach to a water supply and drain.

   The kitchen sink is now plumbed in / up.

3. (переносно, переходный)To think about or explore in depth, to get to the bottom of.

   to plumb the depths of

4. To use a plumb bob as a measuring or aligning tool.

5. To accurately align vertically or horizontally.

6. (устаревшее)To seal something with lead.

   weight with lead

7. (непереходный)To work as a plumber.

8. (редкое)To fall or sink like a plummet.

9. To position vertically above or below.

10. (США, разговорное, переносно, устаревшее)To trace a road or track; to follow it to its end.

1. My grandparents didn't have indoor plumbing.

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2. Tom doesn't know much about plumbing.

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3. I thought Tom would work on the plumbing.

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4. I thought that Tom would work on the plumbing.

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5. I thought Tom would want to work on the plumbing.

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