Author: Justin Shelton

plum 1An oval fleshy fruit that is purple, reddish, or yellow when ripe and contains a flattish pointed pit. (also plum tree) 3A reddish-purple color. 4 informal usually as modifier A highly desirable attainment, accomplishment, or acquisition, typically a job. Is it plumb or plum? In summary, here are the most common uses of each: […]

perfectly vertical. In construction or carpentry, the term plumb refers to a line or feature that is perfectly vertical. In technical design, it represents an imaginary line that runs straight to the center of the earth. Plumb is the counterpart to level, which means to be perfectly horizontal. How do you tell if a wall […]

@Grazi77 you plum is an example of a British “affectionate insults” involving a fruit. “You plum” means you idiot/fool. It’s very informal so only use it friends or even family that’s playful. Don’t say it to your boss for example or someone who’s sensitive. What does calling someone a plum mean? “Plum” as an adjective […]

The Meaning of the Color Plum Plum is known as: A feminine color. Is purple considered a girl color? Is purple a “girl color” or “boy color?” Purple is traditionally a “girl” color. In fact, women often pick purple as their favorite color while only a tiny percentage of men do. It makes sense then, […]

This box shows the color plum. Plum is a color similar to purple. The name comes from the fruit called a plum. Is plum a color? Plum is a purple color with a brownish-gray tinge, like that shown on the right, or a reddish purple, which is a close representation of the average color of […]

A plum hair color is a shade of purple with slight tinges of brown that’s inspired by the color of plum fruit. Dyeing your strands this color is definitely a snazzy way to get out of your comfort zone and wow everyone with this popping hue. What skin tone suits plum hair? Plum is a […]

The name plum derived from Old English plume “plum, plum tree”, borrowed from Germanic or Middle Dutch, derived from Latin prūnum and ultimately from Ancient Greek προῦμνον proumnon, itself believed to be a loanword from an unknown language of Asia Minor. Why does plumb mean straight? In construction or carpentry, the term plumb refers to […]

To check for accurate plumb vials, rest your level against a wall and note the location of the bubble between the lines. Then rotate the level 180 degrees, edge to edge, keeping the same end facing up. The bubble should be in the same spot. If not, your plumb vial is off. How do you […]

Measure from the corner of the wall the width of the paper minus 1/2 inch and mark with a pencil. Place a level at the mark and draw a straight, vertical line (plumb line). Create another plumb line every time you reach a corner or start a new wall. What is a plumb line when […]