Meaning of the word plunger in English

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plunger

US /ˈplʌn.dʒɚ/

UK /ˈplʌn.dʒɚ/

a device consisting of a rubber cup on a stick, used to clear blockages in pipes and toilets by suction

Example:

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The toilet was clogged, so I had to use a plunger.

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He grabbed the plunger from under the sink.

Synonym:

force cup drain cleaner toilet plunger

the part of a mechanism that works with a plunging or thrusting motion

Example:

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The plunger of the syringe pushed the liquid out.

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Adjust the plunger on the coffee press for a stronger brew.

Synonym:

piston ram rod

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