plunger
Americannoun
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Machinery. a pistonlike reciprocating part moving within the cylinder of a pump or hydraulic device.
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Automotive. a pistonlike part in the valve of a pneumatic tire.
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Also called plumber's helper. Also called plumber's friend,. Also called force cup. a device consisting of a handle with a rubber suction cup at one end, used as a force pump to free clogged drains and toilet traps.
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a person or thing that plunges.
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a reckless bettor or speculator.
noun
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a rubber suction cup fixed to the end of a rod, used to clear blocked drains
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a device or part of a machine that has a plunging or thrusting motion; piston
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informal a reckless gambler
Etymology
Origin of plunger
Example Sentences
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At Amazon.com, the top sellers on Thursday included humidifiers, snow melt products and a $19.99 device called the Paw Plunger, used to clean Fido's paws, the company said.
From Reuters • Mar. 6, 2015
The Super Plunger, my bestseller, runs straight with a lot of pop and a long smoke trail.
From Time Magazine Archive
Successive losses brought continued shake-ups in management until 1932, when Plunger Errett Lobban Cord got control after a spectacular proxy battle.
From Time Magazine Archive
Although autographed copies of his Super Plunger lure have sold for more than $800 at auctions, the soft-spoken Yee takes his company's success in modest stride.
From Time Magazine Archive
"You'll have to find them, Plunger," answered Captain Dale.
From The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck Stirring Adventures in the Oil Fields by Stratemeyer, Edward
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