plunger

[US]/'plʌn(d)ʒə/
[UK]/'plʌndʒɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a device consisting of a rubber or metal cup attached to a long handle, used for clearing blocked drains by means of suction

Phrases & Collocations

toilet plunger

sink plunger

plunger pump

plunger valve

pump plunger

plunger type

plunger lift

plunger piston

Example Sentences

depression of the plunger delivers two units of insulin.

It can be used to energise the plunger cylinder if the control voltage of the servo circuit has failed.

Odorization pumps are specially designed diaphragm plunger metering pump, plunger travel of the exercise machine lock, each time to maintain a constant output.

Vaporisation from the needle on initial entryof the syringe into the injector, before the syringe plunger is depressed, can result in partial loss of high boiling components.

Designed a set of electro-hydraulic proportional system of forming hydraulic press of heteropolarity multilevel magnetic ring, established the mathematical model of the top plunger cylinder.

The plumber used a plunger to unclog the drain

She grabbed the plunger to fix the overflowing toilet

Make sure to plunge the plunger forcefully to clear the blockage

The plunger is a handy tool for dealing with minor plumbing issues

He reached for the plunger as soon as he noticed the slow-draining sink

A plunger is essential for any household to tackle plumbing emergencies

The plunger suction cup creates a seal to effectively clear clogs

She kept a plunger in the bathroom cabinet for quick access

The plunger is a versatile tool that can be used for various plumbing tasks

After using the plunger, the water in the sink drained smoothly again

Real-world Examples

Oh, that can't be my plunger.

Source: Sarah and the little duckling

All right, I'll get the plunger.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

Oh, yes, that's my plunger, all right!

Source: Sarah and the little duckling

That one is yellow with red stripes, my plunger is red with yellow stripes.

Source: Sarah and the little duckling

We're going to have cold plunger Josh Cameron film the process.

Source: Connection Magazine

There was a noise like a plunger being withdrawn from a blocked sink, and Ron surfaced.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

And with a nasty squelching sound much like a plunger being pulled from a sink, he popped out his eye.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

So, there is a toilet bowl plunger.

Source: Engvid Super Teacher Alex - Course Collection

You can also get a drain plunger.

Source: Engvid Super Teacher Alex - Course Collection

Finally, he recommends a plunger, which is not a cleaning supply.

Source: 2010 ESLPod

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