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from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun (nautical) plumb line for determining depth
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[From the use of lead weights for making soundings.]
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