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plumb

verb

/plʌm/

Meaning

to measure the depth of water or examine closely

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

measure, explore, probe, gauge

neglect, ignore

plumb the depths, plumb the lake, plumb the truth

To stain, especially with blood.

to make an identical reproduction of something

To release from military service or to disband troops.

Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.

To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.