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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 move gently through the air, carried by a breeze

to show or prove that something is right or reasonable

to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble

to put things in order or to make plans for something

Be or go beyond the range or limits of something abstract, typically a conceptual field or division.

To show or exhibit something to be seen.