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Plumb
Plumb may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Plumb'', a 1995 album by Jonatha Brooke & The Story * ''Plumb'' (Plumb album), 1997 * ''Plumb'' (Field Music album), 2012 * , by Romanian poet George Bacovia People * Plumb (surname) * Plumb (singer) (born 1975), American musician Places in the United States * Plumb, Washington, a community * Plumb Beach, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, a beach and neighborhood * Plumb Branch, a stream in Linn County, Missouri * Plumb Brook, a brook in St. Lawrence County, New York * Plumb Lane, an arterial road in Reno, Nevada * Plumb Memorial Library, a historic public library in Shelton, Connecticut Tools * Plumb bob, a type of tool * Plumb (tools), a brand of tools known for its hammers Other uses * Plumb, to measure the depth of water with a sounding line See also * Plumbing * Plumbo, a Norwegian band * Plum (other) * Plummet (other) Plummet may refer to: * Plumb bob, a weighted line used as a vertical refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plumbing
Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, ''plumbum'', as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes. In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing. History Plumbing originated during ancient civilizations, as they developed public baths and needed to provide potable water and wastewater removal for larger numbers of people. The Mesopotamians introduced the world to clay sewer pipes around 4000 BCE, with the earliest examples f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plumb (Field Music Album)
''Plumb'' is the fourth studio album by the English rock band Field Music. It was released by Memphis Industries on 13 February 2012. With 15 tracks over 35 minutes, the album consisted of short tracks that weave and intertwine together like an extended suite. This marked a deliberate departure from Field Music's previous double album '' Measure'' (2010), marking a return to the more fragmentary nature of the band's first two albums, ''Field Music'' (2005) and ''Tones of Town'' (2007). ''Plumb'' was nominated for the 2012 Mercury Prize, much to the band's surprise. ''Plumb'' has been described as a "melting pot of genres, influences, and styles", incorporating elements from the funk style of Peter Brewis' side project The Week That Was, and the new wave and synth rock of David Brewis' School of Language. The songs on ''Plumb'' featured a wide variety of instrument combinations, from horns and strings to synthesizers and keyboards, as well as a great deal of falsetto vocals and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plumb Bob
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. It is typically made of stone, wood, or lead, but can also be made of other metals. If it is used for decoration, it may be made of bone or ivory. The instrument has been used since at least the time of ancient EgyptDenys A. Stocks. Experiments in Egyptian archaeology: stoneworking technology in ncient Egypt'. Routledge; 2003. . p. 180. to ensure that constructions are " plumb", or vertical. It is also used in surveying, to establish the nadir with respect to gravity of a point in space. It is used with a variety of instruments (including levels, theodolites, and steel tapes) to set the instrument exactly over a fixed survey marker or to transcribe positions onto the ground for placing a marker. Etymology The ''pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plumb (singer)
Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, better known by her stage name Plumb, is an American songwriter, recording artist, performer and author. Plumb has sold more than 500,000 albums and over two million singles worldwide, co-penned songs for numerous other artists, including Michelle Branch, Mandisa, Mandy Moore, Jaci Velasquez, and Natalie Grant, and had music placed in many films and television shows. Originally signed as a contemporary Christian music recording artist in 1997, Plumb is now known as well as or better in alternative rock, electronic dance music, and for the use of her music in film and television than she is in the contemporary Christian music market. Career Tiffany Arbuckle was born in Indianapolis but grew up in Atlanta, singing in church and school. She moved to Nashville one week before her 21st birthday, where she now resides, and worked as a background singer for a number of artists, including Bill Gaither and Amy Grant. Plumb was originally formed in 1997 as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plumbo
Plumbo is a Norwegian rock and folk rock band from Sande, Vestfold, Norway. The three-piece band consists of Lars Erik Blokkhus (vocals, guitar), Tommy Elstad (bass) and Hasse Rønningen (drums), with assistance from supporting musician Glenn Hauger on accordion and flute. Their repertoire includes Norwegian songs with a traditional twist, rock music elements and international appeal. The name Plumbo is taken from a brand of drain cleaner sold in Norway. Members ;Current * Lars Erik Blokkhus – lead vocalist, guitar (1999–present) * Tommy Løken-Elstad – bass, backing vocals (1999–present) * Glenn Hauger – drums (1999-2002), accordion, flute, guitar (2010–present) * Tor Erik "Elg" Knudsen – drums, backing vocals (2012–present) * Henning Hoel Eriksen - keyboards, backing vocals (2014–present) ;Previous * Reidar Fiskebøl – drums (2002-2005, 2007) * Dag Arve Sandnes - guitar (1999-2001) * Nils-Magne Pettersen - keyboards (2003-2008) * Hans Inge Rønningen – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plumb Beach, Brooklyn
Plumb Beach (sometimes spelled "Plum") is a beach and surrounding neighborhood along the north shore of Rockaway Inlet, in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It is located near the neighborhoods of Sheepshead Bay and Gerritsen Beach, just off the Belt Parkway. Plumb Beach was originally part of a small island until Hog Creek was filled in during the late 1930s, connecting the beach to the rest of Brooklyn. Since 1972 it has been a part of Gateway National Recreation Area, though the parking lot and greenway that provide primary access to the shore are the responsibility of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and the New York City Department of Transportation. The neighborhood is part of Brooklyn Community District 15, although a section of the beach is not part of a Community District. In May and June, horseshoe crabs climb onto the beach to mate. That beach is often subjected to heavy beach erosion, as incoming storms often blow large amounts of water ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plumb (Plumb Album)
''Plumb'' is the debut studio album by Christian singer-songwriter Plumb. The album was not only a success for herself, but also for Matt Bronleewe. This was Bronleewe's first role producing. Track listing # "Sobering (Don't Turn Around)" # "Who Am I?" # "Unforgivable" # "Endure" # "Willow Tree" # "Concrete" featuring Dan Haseltine # "Crazy" # "Pennyless" # "Cure" # "Send Angels" # "Pluto" hidden track Chart performance * No. 28 ''Billboard'' Top Contemporary Christian References {{Authority control 1997 debut albums Plumb (singer) albums Essential Records (Christian) albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plumb (surname)
The surname Plumb may refer to: * Caroline Plumb (born 1978), British businesswoman * Dick Plumb (born 1946), English footballer *Edward H. Plumb (1907–1958), American film composer *Eve Plumb (born 1958), American actress and painter *Gwen Plumb (1912–2002), Australian actress *Henry Plumb, Baron Plumb (1925–2022), British politician * John Plumb (other), several people *Josiah Burr Plumb (1816–1888), Canadian politician * Lois Plumb (1924 - 2002), Canadian psychiatrist *Preston B. Plumb (1837–1891), American politician *Ralph Plumb (1816–1903), American politician *Rovana Plumb (born 1960), Romanian politician See also *Plumb (singer) Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, better known by her stage name Plumb, is an American songwriter, recording artist, performer and author. Plumb has sold more than 500,000 albums and over two million singles worldwide, co-penned songs for numerous other ar ... (born 1975), American Christian musician * Plumbe (other) {{surname, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plumb (tools)
Plumb is a brand of hand tools owned by Apex Tool Group. The brand is known for its hammers and hatchets. History In 1869, Fayette R. Plumb entered a partnership with Jonathan Yerkes, an established hammer manufacturer operating in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia. Shortly thereafter, a new facility was built in the Bridesburg neighborhood of that city, operating as Yerkes & Plumb. The firm was one of the first in the United States to use cast steel to manufacture tools. Yerkes retired in April 1886, and Plumb bought out Yerkes' interest in the company the following year. By 1888, the company was operating solely under the Plumb name. In 1926, Plumb objected to an attempt by the similarly named Plomb Tool Company to register its name as a trademark. The companies negotiated an agreement, but in 1946, Plumb sued for trademark infringement because Plomb had violated the terms of this agreement. The Plomb company began selling tools under the Proto name instead. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonatha Brooke
Jonatha Brooke (born January 23, 1964) is an American folk rock singer-songwriter and guitarist from Massachusetts, United States. Her music merges elements of folk, rock and pop, often with poignant lyrics and complex harmonies. She has been a performer, writer, and artist since the late 1980s, and her songs have been used in television shows and movies. Education Jonatha Brooke attended Shady Hill School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the Commonwealth School in Boston. She graduated from Amherst College in 1985. Career Beginnings Jonatha Brooke and fellow Bostonian Jennifer Kimball began playing music together in the 1980s after having met at Amherst College. They performed regularly during their college years. Their folk songs were marked by "witty wordplay and sumptuous pop harmonies," according to one music critic. Another critic suggested Brooke (the duo's principal songwriter) was the creative dynamo behind the team. Another suggested that many artists of this era w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sounding Line
Depth sounding, often simply called sounding, is measuring the depth of a body of water. Data taken from soundings are used in bathymetry to make maps of the floor of a body of water, such as the seabed topography. Soundings were traditionally shown on nautical charts in fathoms and feet. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the agency responsible for bathymetric data in the United States, still uses fathoms and feet on nautical charts. In other countries, the International System of Units (metres) has become the standard for measuring depth. Terminology "Sounding" derives from the Old English ''sund'', meaning "swimming, water, sea"; it is not related to the word ''sound'' in the sense of noise or tones, but to ''sound'', a geographical term. Traditional terms for soundings are a source for common expressions in the English language, notably "deep six" (a sounding of 6 fathoms). On the Mississippi River in the 1850s, the leadsmen also used old-fash ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plumb Brook
The Plumb Brook flows into the Grass River in Russell, New York Russell is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 1,856 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Russell Attwater, the pioneer land owner. The Town of Russell is centrally located in the county and is south .... References {{Reflist Rivers of St. Lawrence County, New York ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
