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Plumb line

Plumb line Meaning & Definition
Plumb line Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Plumb line?

[n] 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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Plumb line: perpendicular

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See Also | cord | lead line | plumb | plumb bob | plumb rule | plummet | sounding line

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