Tag: Plum

Builders want to be sure their lines are straight or “plumb.” Because “plumb” means truly, completely, entirely straight, the slang dictionary says, about 1748 someone was called “plumb silly.” From there came “plumb crazy” (or its twin, “plumb loco”), “plumb tired,” and other such straightforward expressions. What does the term plumb crazy mean? Thoroughly crazy; […]

A plumb bob, plumb bob level, or plummet, is a weight, usually with a pointed tip on the bottom, suspended from a string and used as a vertical reference line, or plumb-line. It is a precursor to the spirit level and used to establish a vertical datum. Why is it called a Plumbob? The plumbob […]

Plum of wall finish: Max 10mm out of plumb in a storey height up to 2.5m, or. Max 20mm out of plumb for a continuous wall height greater than 2.5m. What is the tolerance on a wall? The Handbook of Construction Tolerance suggests +/- 1/4″ for light-frame construction and +/- 1/8″ for heavy timber construction. […]

Surveyors sometimes use plumb bobsplumb bobsA plumb bob, plumb bob level, or plummet, is a weight, usually with a pointed tip on the bottom, suspended from a string and used as a vertical reference line, or plumb-line. It is a precursor to the spirit level and used to establish a vertical datum.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › […]

The posture plumb line is an imaginary straight line from the top of the head to the floor. Perfect posture means our ears, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles stack up along this line. What is a plumb line for posture analysis? In a static posture analysis, line up your subject with a. “plumb line” which […]

“Plumb” is what you call a perfectly vertical line. Vertical means up and down. Something that is “plumb” runs perpendicular to the horizon—meaning that when it intersects the horizon, it makes a right (90 degree) angle. You can measure if something is plumb by using a plumb bob or a spirit or laser level. Where […]

A pop of vibrant plum can make just about any room look more alluring. Pair it with soft gray, lavender and blue for a chic, sophisticated color scheme. What color goes well with plum? Plum looks luscious with olive green, chartreuse, marigold yellow, dark beige and gray. Yellow ocher and metallic gold too. Does plum […]

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 Burgundy plum has a small pit and is self-fertile. This variety is cold hardy and is also good for mild winter areas. The Burgundy plum ripens early July but keeps well on tree until mid-August.Product Details. Fruit Color: Red Skin with Red Flesh Plant Spacing: 20 feet What color is close to plum? reddish […]

Colored Neutral #4- Deep Plum Deep plum is another colored neutral that can successfully be worn in place of shade like black and navy. Like other colored neutrals, they also add interest to outfits while not sacrificing the subtle sophistication of the look. What colors are considered neutral? Neutral colors are muted shades that appear […]

dusty violet purple. Deep Plum is a dark, subdued, dusty violet purple with a mauve undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a stunning and lively dining room. Pair it with luxurious golds and deep greens for a harmonious setting. What color goes with deep plum? Plum looks luscious with olive green, chartreuse, marigold […]

A darker red-purple hybrid, plum is a color that is known as royal, romantic, luxurious and uplifting. What does purple color symbolize? Purple for Wisdom, Bravery, and Spirituality For instance, light purples are associated with light-hearted, romantic energies while darker shades can represent sadness and frustration. In some parts of Europe, purple is associated with […]

purplish-brown color. Plum is a purplish-brown color with the hex code #673147, a quaternary color made from equal parts russet and slate in the RGB color model. Plum is also commonly used for a more reddish-purple shade that resembles the ripe fruit in the genus Prunus. Is plum more red or purple? Plum can be […]

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 […]

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, […]

Burgundy vs Maroon vs Plum So in some ways plum is kind of like the reverse of maroon and burgundy. Whereas those two colors both use red as a base and then differ in the amount of brown or purple that’s mixed in, plum uses purple as a base, and then its various shades differ […]

“Plumb” is what you call a perfectly vertical line. Vertical means up and down. Something that is “plumb” runs perpendicular to the horizon—meaning that when it intersects the horizon, it makes a right (90 degree) angle. You can measure if something is plumb by using a plumb bobplumb bobA plumb bob, plumb bob level, or […]

When you are plumb tuckered out, plumb is used as an intensifier, and tuckered out has been around in American vernacular since at least 1839, when the phrase was published in a newspaper — the Wisconsin Enquirer — “I reckoned to have got to the tavern by sundown, but I haven’t, as I’m prodigiously tuckered […]

Plumb-bob is from 1835. Adj. sense of “perpendicular, vertical” is from mid-15c.; the notion of “exact measurement” led to extended sense of “completely, downright” (1748), sometimes spelled plump or plunk. What does the phrase plum full mean? In summary, here are the most common uses of each: plum refers to a fruit and describes pleasant […]

@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 […]