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How do they know the plumb line is vertical?

Use of a plumb bob a level used on plumb rather then horizontal


Can something be level and out of plumb?

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


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 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.


What is the homonym of plum?

The homonym of "plum" is "plumb," which refers to a weight on the end of a line to measure water depth or a tool used for finding the vertical in construction.


The term plumb refers to which position?

Vertical


how do you check a vertical frame for plumb?

did you find the answer


When an object is plumb it is?

When an object is plumb, it means that it is perfectly vertical and aligned with the force of gravity. This is typically determined using a plumb bob or a level to ensure that the object is straight up and down.


How do you draw a vertical line?

Use a plumb line.


Does a Plumb-bob tell you if a surface is vertical?

Yes it does! :)


What is the purpose of the plumb bob?

To show a vertical line


What is plumb to a surface?

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.