plunger

noun
UK: /ˈplʌndʒər/
US: /ˈplʌndʒər/

  1. A tool with a rubber cup on a handle, used to clear blocked pipes.

    1. I need a plunger because the sink is clogged.
    2. The plumber used a plunger to remove the blockage in the toilet.

  2. A part of a machine that moves up and down inside a cylinder.

    1. The injection molding machine uses a plunger to push the plastic.
    2. The mechanic checked the plunger of the fuel pump for wear and tear.

Synonyms

suction cup
plunger verb

  1. To use a plunger to clear a blockage.

    1. I will plunger the sink and see if it helps.
    2. He tried to plunger the toilet but it didn't work, so he called a plumber.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plunger" in English means: A tool with a rubber cup on a handle, used to clear blocked pipes., A part of a machine that moves up and down inside a cylinder..

The phonetic transcription of "plunger" is /ˈplʌndʒər/ in British English and /ˈplʌndʒər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plunger": suction cup.

Example usage of "plunger": "I need a plunger because the sink is clogged.". More examples on the page.