English dictionary
plummet
/'pl/@/m/I/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the metal bob of a plumb line
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A piece of lead attached to a line, used in sounding the depth of water.
Source: webster1913
verb
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drop sharply
ExamplesThe stock market plummeted.
Synonyms plumpSource: WordNet 3.0