la plomada
plomada
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la plomada(
ploh
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mah
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dah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (tool)
a. plumb line
Cuando el constructor puso la plomada sobre el muro, se dio cuenta de que no estaba completamente vertical.When the construction worker placed the plumb line on the wall, he noticed it wasn't completely vertical.
2. (nautical)
a. lead
Antes de perforar el pozo de exploración, utilizarán una plomada para sondear la profundidad del agua.Before drilling the exploration well, they'll use a lead to sound the water's depth.
3. (fishing)
a. weight
¿Estás en la tienda de pesca? Cómprame una caja de plomadas, por favor.Are you at the fishing store? Buy me a box of weights, please.
b. sinker
Yo creo que no até bien la plomada porque ya no estaba cuando saqué la caña del agua.I think I didn't tie the sinker correctly because when I pulled the rod from the water, it wasn't there anymore.
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