plumbs
Sounds the depths
Plumbs means to measure depth or to examine something thoroughly.
The word comes from the lead weight (plumb) used to test vertical alignment or water depth.
To plumb a mystery is to get to the bottom of it: The documentary plumbs the depths of human cruelty.
A plumber originally worked with lead pipes.
To plumb something in is to connect it to a water system.
Nautical depth unit
- depthDistance below surface
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
- probeThorough examination or tool
survey · test · assess · determine · explore · investigate · examine · check
Immeasurably profound depth
- fathomNautical depth unit
- chasmDeep, steep-sided gap
- trenchLong narrow excavation
- oceanMassive saltwater body
diving · sonar · submersible · seafloor · benthic · bottomless · profound · deep
At right angles
- straightNot curved or crooked
- trueAccurate or loyal
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- verticalAt right angles groundward
level · aligned · gravity · exact · precise · square · calibrated · accurate
Investigates unfamiliar territory
- investigatesLooks into thoroughly
- probesInvestigative examinations
- delvesInvestigates thoroughly
- examinesLooks at thoroughly
searches · uncovers · discovers · penetrates · reaches · comprehends · understands · grasps
fathom
Nautical depth unit
probe · survey · test · assess · determine · explore · investigate · examine · check · verify
abyss
Immeasurably profound depth
ocean · diving · sonar · submersible · seafloor · benthic · bottomless · profound · deep · sounding
perpendicular
At right angles
vertical · level · aligned · gravity · exact · precise · square · calibrated · accurate · centered
explores
Investigates unfamiliar territory
- investigatesLooks into thoroughly
- probesInvestigative examinations
- delvesInvestigates thoroughly
examines · searches · uncovers · discovers · penetrates · reaches · comprehends · understands · grasps · fathoms
pipes
Cylindrical fluid carriers
drain · valve · wrench · faucet · leak · clog · sewer · toilet · sink · copper
plumbsskims
Passes lightly over
glosses over · overlooks · touches on · ignores · neglects
- indoor plumbingBuilding's water and drainage system
- plumb lineTool showing true vertical
- plumber's crackVisible gluteal cleft
- plumbing snakeClog-removing coil tool
- plumber's snakeCoiled tool clearing pipe blockages
- plumbing repairsMaintenance of water systems
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