Definitions for Plunger
ˈplʌn dʒərplun·ger

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. speculator, plungernoun

   someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains

2. diver, plungernoun

   someone who dives (into water)

3. plunger, plumber's helpernoun

   hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains

4. piston, plungernoun

   mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. plungernoun

   A device that is used to remove blockages from a toilet or sink by suction.

2. plungernoun

   The internal piece of a syringe that pushes out or pulls in any contents.

3. plungernoun

   The remote sliding activator of an explosive device.

4. plungernoun

   The part of a cafetière that is pushed down to remove grounds from coffee.

5. plungernoun

   One who plunges.

6. plungernoun

   Device similar to piston but without mechanism.

7. plungernoun

   The spring-loaded assembly that propels the ball onto the table.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plungernoun

   One that plunges; a diver.

   Etymology: from plunge.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plunger

   A plunger, force cup, plumber's friend or plumber's helper is a tool used to clear blockages in drains and pipes. It consists of a rubber suction cup attached to a stick (shaft) usually made of wood or plastic. A different bellows-like design also exists, usually constructed of plastic.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. plunger

   A plunger is a device that is used to remove blockages in plumbing or other systems. It typically consists of a rubber cup attached to a long handle, and works by creating a vacuum or applying force to dislodge the blockage.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plungernoun

   one who, or that which, plunges; a diver

2. Plungernoun

   a long solid cylinder, used, instead of a piston or bucket, as a forcer in pumps

3. Plungernoun

   one who bets heavily and recklessly on a race; a reckless speculator

4. Plungernoun

   a boiler in which clay is beaten by a wheel to a creamy consistence

5. Plungernoun

   the firing pin of a breechloader

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plunger

   A plunger is a common device that is used to release stoppages in plumbing. The tool consists of a rubber cup with an attached stick "shaft", usually made of wood or plastic. The cup is pushed down against the drain opening, and either pressed hard into the drain to force air in, or is pushed down until the rubber cup is flattened, then pulled out, causing a vacuum. The intent is to loosen or break up a clog caused by excessive material in the drain. The difference between a sink plunger and a toilet plunger is that the former looks like a ball cut in half while the latter looks more like a distorted ball with a large hole on the bottom. A plunger is much more effective when there is water in the pipe because water does not compress and will thus transmit more of the applied force than air. When a plunger is ineffective, it is often supplemented by a chemical drain cleaner, or by a plumber's snake.

The Standard Electrical DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plunger

   A movable core which is used in connection with a so-called solenoid coil, to be drawn in when the coil is excited. (See Coil and Plunger.)

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plunger

   A gambler who plunges into bets without considering the risks he incurs. Recklessness is his characteristic. To retrieve his losses he plays for high stakes, which make or break him in a very short time.

Matched Categories

1. • Adventurer
   • Gambler
   • Swimmer

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How to pronounce Plunger?

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How to say Plunger in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Plunger in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Plunger in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Plunger in a Sentence

1. Bowen Yang:

   Hey, don't do that. Don't just yank the plunger off the nipple like that, you know, the idea of asking TikTok stars how to fight Russia might sound like a joke, but remember, they said the same thing about the radio in World War II.

2. Scott C. Holstad:

   i want to hold her to me, take away her pain, fear, make her believe someone gives a shit. i want to stroke the nape of her soft downy neck, cover her eyes with my hand, feel her cheeks quiver beneath -- i want to know her, but like one wounded she won’t let them close. she’s afraid to live life at times she feels a feeling similar to one she had as a child but when it appears she pushes the plunger and it disappears.

3. Scott C. Holstad:

   She told me that a friend of hers had heard of me and exclaimed “he’s disturbing to read.” now i like that – “disturbing to read: -- like popping pills or pushing the plunger down, like big knives and rusty razors. i’m fucking disturbing – let me disturb you too

4. Jen Psaki:

   We were actually about to wrap this meeting up because it was clearly a bad idea, hey, don't do that. Don't just yank the plunger off the nipple like that.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Plunger
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Plunger
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Plunger
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plunger
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Plunger
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Plunger
8. ^ The Standard Electrical Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26535/pg26535-images.html#:~:text=Plunger
9. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Plunger
10. ^ Usage in printed sources
    https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Plunger