For measuring 'plumb' in conjunction with a spirit level.
Use of a plumb bob a level used on plumb rather then horizontal
YES. Level is interpruted to be horizontal and plumb vertical. Now, most levels have a plumb level and can be used in the vertical position. this is stil however checking for plumb and not level. Hope this helps Terry
The plumb bob is useful in establishing vertical for a wall in construction or a doorjamb when hanging a door. It can indicate whether a flue is running true vertical or veering off plumb. A plumb-bob or a plummet is a weight, usually with a pointed tip on the bottom, that is suspended from a string and used as a vertical reference line, or plumb-line. It is essentially the vertical equivalent of a water level.
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The word "plumb" comes from the Latin word "plumbum," which means lead. Lead was commonly used in plumbing pipes in ancient times. "Plumber" is derived from the Latin word "plumbarius," which means one who works with lead.
Use a plumb line.
To show a vertical line
perfectly vertical
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Plumb as in "Plumb a door frame or cabinet?" Plumb is having something 90 degrees to level. The floor is level and the door frame, the vertical, up and down part is plumb in relationship to that. I'm sure this term comes from using a Plumb Bob. That's a heavy pointed ball on a string.. It will always show you the plumb line. Haven't heard the term used in plumbing.
To establish a plumb line. Vertical line. Basic tool that lets you do everything else. With a plumb bob and something to measure with you can build anything.