Plunger: meaning, definitions and examples

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plunger

 

[ หˆplสŒndส’ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desentupidor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเค‚เคœเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pรผmpel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyedot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัƒะฝะถะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tล‚ok

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฉใƒณใ‚ธใƒฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท piston

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รฉmbolo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pompa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋Ÿฐ์ €

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุฎุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ piest

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆดปๅกž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piston

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรญstur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปัƒะฝะถะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒแƒœแƒŸแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plunger

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รฉmbolo

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,880, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.