plumb rule

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pluhm rool]
- /plʌm rul/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pluhm rool]
- /plʌm rul/

Definitions of plumb rule words

noun plumb rule a device for determining perpendicularity, consisting of a narrow board with a plumb line and bob suspended from an upper edge. 1
noun plumb rule a plumb line attached to a narrow board, used by builders, surveyors, etc 0
noun plumb rule a narrow board equipped with a plumb line and bob, used by carpenters, masons, etc. 0

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Origin of plumb rule

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English plomreule

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Parts of speech for Plumb rule

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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plumb rule popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

plumb rule usage trend in Literature

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