Plunger: meaning, definitions and examples
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plunger
[ หplสndสษr ]
plumbing tool
A plunger is a common household tool used to clear blockages in plumbing systems. It consists of a rubber suction cup attached to a long handle. When the rubber cup is pressed against a drain and pulled back, it creates a vacuum that can dislodge clogs. Plungers come in various shapes and sizes, suited for different types of drains, such as toilets or sinks. Proper use of a plunger can often resolve minor plumbing issues without the need for professional help.
Synonyms
drain opener, suction cup, unclogger
Examples of usage
- I used a plunger to clear the clogged sink.
- He grabbed the plunger to fix the toilet.
- After several attempts with the plunger, the toilet was still blocked.
Translations
Translations of the word "plunger" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desentupidor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฒเคเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Pรผmpel
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyedot
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปัะฝะถะตั
๐ต๐ฑ tลok
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใณใธใฃใผ
๐ซ๐ท piston
๐ช๐ธ รฉmbolo
๐น๐ท pompa
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุถุฎุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pรญst
๐ธ๐ฐ piest
๐จ๐ณ ๆดปๅก
๐ธ๐ฎ piston
๐ฎ๐ธ pรญstur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะปัะฝะถะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ plunger
๐ฒ๐ฝ รฉmbolo
Word origin
The word 'plunger' originated in the late 19th century from the verb 'plunge', which means to dive or immerse. The tool was designed to plunge into drain openings to create a strong suction that can remove blockages. The earliest known uses of plungers were in plumbing as a solution to the common household issue of clogged drains. Over time, the design and materials of plungers have evolved, but the basic mechanism remains the same. The term has also been colloquially adopted in various contexts beyond plumbing, indicating any object that functions similarly by creating a seal and applying force to move substances.