The Clue
Take soundings (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PLUMB
Tags
Notes
The answer PLUMB is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
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Definition
PLUMB as a noun:
1. (plumb bob, plumb, plummet) = the metal bob of a plumb line
PLUMB as a verb:
1. measure the depth of something
2. weight with lead
3. examine thoroughly and in great depth
4. adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical
PLUMB as an adjective:
1. exactly vertical; "the tower of Pisa is far out of plumb"
PLUMB as an adverb:
1. (clean, plumb, plum) = completely; used as intensifiers; "clean forgot the appointment"; "I'm plumb (or plum) tuckered out"
2. conforming to the direction of a plumb line
3. (plumb, plum) = exactly; "fell plumb in the middle of the puddle"