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plumb line

/ˈplʌm ˌlaɪn/

Traducción: Cuerda con un peso en un extremo, usada para determinar la verticalidad o la profundidad; también se usa metafóricamente como estándar o prueba de rectitud.

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/ˈplʌm ˌlaɪn/C1formaltechnical
  • esCuerda con un peso en un extremo, usada para determinar la verticalidad o la profundidad; también se usa metafóricamente como estándar o prueba de rectitud.

A string with a weight attached at one end, used to determine vertical alignment or depth; also used metaphorically to refer to a standard or test of correctness.

  1. Tool for vertical alignmentB2formal

    A string with a weight (plumb bob) attached to one end, used to find a true vertical line.

    esplomada

    • The carpenter used a plumb line to ensure the wall was straight.
    • A plumb line is essential for checking vertical alignment in construction.
    • He dropped the plumb line from the top of the structure.

  2. Standard of measurementC1formal

    A figurative standard or criterion used to judge or test something.

    esplomada (figurado)

    • Honesty is the plumb line by which he measures all his actions.
    • The new policy serves as a plumb line for ethical conduct.
    • We need a plumb line to evaluate the effectiveness of our methods.