plumb line (n)
perpendicular#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity
def used to determine the vertical from a given point
Outgoing links
Hypernym cord
Hyponym lead line, sounding line; plumb rule
Part meronym plumb bob, plumb, plummet
Incoming links
Hyponym cord
Hypernym lead line, sounding line; plumb rule
Part holonym plumb bob, plumb, plummet

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