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A plumb line is a tool used in construction and surveying to establish a vertical reference line. It consists of a weight, often a pointed metal tip, suspended from a string or line. When the weight is allowed to hang freely, it indicates the true vertical direction, helping ensure walls and structures are straight and level. Plumb lines are essential for accurate alignment and stability in building projects.
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What is a plumb line hook in an engineer's transit?
A place to hang the line.
What does plumbed mean?
In a vertical or perpendicular line. e.g. "The wall is plumb."This is the most common meaning and alludes to the method of establishing vertical by using a plumb bob - a weight suspended from a long line which hangs straight down - with the resulting line between the top of the line and the plumb bob being a reference for the edge of something that is supposed to be perfectly vertical. If it is further away from the line at the top or bottom of the line than it is at the other end, it is not quite "plumb".There are, of course, several more informal uses for the term:(Informal definition) Directly; squarely: e.g. "It fell plumb in the middle."(sometimes also spelled as "plum" with the informal definition...) Utterly; completely: e.g "I'm plumb worn out."informal chiefly US (intensifier): e.g. "That's just plumb stupid."
Who invented the plumb?
no one
The term plumb refers to which position?
Vertical
What does plumb full mean?
As far as the UK is concerned, 'I could not eat another thing, I am plum full." This is in reference to the concept of "plumb", i.e. absolutely vertical. Any deviation from plumb is not absolutely vertical. In this respect, if one is "plumb full" it would imply that that the person is "completely full", with no deviation from the absolute term "full". When you consider a container of fixed volume, it is either full or it is not full so by analogy, "plumb full" would imply that the container (generally the stomach) is full, with no room for any more. Realistically, the term cannot be completely true since the stomach is somewhat elastic so saying you (or something) is "plumb full" is really just a way to emphasize the fullness.
How do they know the plumb line is vertical?
Use of a plumb bob a level used on plumb rather then horizontal
How do you draw a vertical line?
Use a plumb line.
Who invented the plumb line?
It is not known who invented the plumb-line or plumb-bob; there is evidence that it has been in use since biblical times and archaeologists haveÊunearthed what they think are plumb gaugingÊtoolsÊin Ancient Egypt.
What is plumb bob use for?
A plumb bob is a weighted instrument used in construction and carpentry to create a vertical reference line. It helps ensure that structures are built accurately and in alignment with a true vertical.
Did david use plumb line to measure moabites to kill?
II Samuel 8:2 is the account that you are referring to, but the mention of a plumb-line is not in this passage. The only passage in scripture that mentions a plumb-line is in Amos 7:7-8. A plumb-line is used for vertical alignment. David used a chord , or rope as a measuring tool to separate out a third to one half of the Moabites.
What instrument measures the straightness of a wall?
I THINK you use a plumb-bob
What is the instrument builders use to construct straight lines?
A spirit level or a plumb line.
What is the use of a plumb bob in plumbing?
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.
What is plumb line test?
Plumb line testThis is a quick visual check to see if the spine is straight. In scoliosis, the plumb line will fall to the left or right of the spine instead of through the middle of the buttocks. Plumb line dropped from the prominent vertebra of C7 (vertebra prominence) measures the decompensation of the thorax over the pelvis. The distance from the vertical plumb line to the gluteal cleft is measured in centimeter and is recorded along with the direction of deviation. If there is cervical or cervico-thoracic curve, the plumb should fall from the occipital protuberance (inion).
How can one use a Plumb Bob best?
To use a plumb bob to find the correct fixing point, the bob must be suspended from an area above the desired point. Once it has stopped swinging, one can mark their preferred point against the line. This will ensure a straight line.
What does the plum line look like?
The plumb line is a vertical straight line.
How do you spell plum as in vertically straight?
You're referring to the word 'plumb' - as in plumb line.
