Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb plumb

4 senses of plumb

Sense 1
plumb -- (measure the depth of something)
       => quantify, measure -- (express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?")

Sense 2
plumb -- (weight with lead)
       => burden, burthen, weight, weight down -- (weight down with a load)

Sense 3
plumb -- (examine thoroughly and in great depth)
       => explore -- (examine minutely)

Sense 4
plumb -- (adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical)
       => adjust, set, correct -- (alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels")