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plunger
noun plung·er \ˈplən-jər\
: a tool made of a stick with a rubber cup on the end that is used to clear a blocked pipe in a toilet or sink
: a part that moves up and down usually inside a tube or cylinder (such as a syringe) to push something out
Full Definition of PLUNGER
: one that plunges: as a : diver b : a reckless gambler or speculator c (1) : a sliding reciprocating piece driven by or against fluid pressure; especially : piston (2) : a piece with a motion like that of a ram or piston d : a rubber suction cup on a handle used to free plumbing traps and waste outlets of obstructions
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1611
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plunger
noun plung·er \ˈplən-jər\
Definition of PLUNGER for Kids
: a part that moves up and down usually inside a tube or cylinder to push something out
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