plomb

Definitions of plomb
  1. noun
    small lead shot for shotgun shells
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    type of:
    mitraille
    a solid missile discharged from a firearm
  2. noun
    an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
    synonyms: fusible
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    types:
    interrupteur
    a device that trips like a switch and opens the circuit when overloaded
    type of:
    appareil électrique, appareillage électrique
    a device that produces or is powered by electricity
  3. noun
    a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey
    synonyms: numéro atomique 82, pb
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    type of:
    métal
    any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
  4. noun
    a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point
    synonyms: fil à plomb
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    types:
    plomb de sonde
    (nautical) plumb line for determining depth
    type of:
    corde, cordon
    a line made of twisted fibers or threads
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