plumb depth
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to measure or test how deep something (such as water) is
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- The sailors plumbed the depths of the harbor before anchoring.
- Divers plumb the depths of the ocean to explore new species.
- The engineer had to plumb the depth of the well before installing the pump.
- She used a sonar device to plumb the depth of the lake.
- It's crucial to plumb the depth of a foundation before construction.
- The research submarine was designed to plumb the extreme depths.
- Before crossing, they plumbed the river's depth to ensure safety.
- Scientists are trying to plumb the depths of the human mind.
- We must plumb the full depth of the problem to find a lasting solution.
- The ancient mariners used ropes and weights to plumb the depths.