noun🔗ShareA device that is used to remove blockages from the drain of a basin or tub, by suction."The plumber used a plunger to clear the clogged bathtub drain. "deviceutensilutilitybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe internal piece of a syringe that pushes out or pulls in any contents."The doctor used the plunger to push the medicine into the syringe. "medicinedevicepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe sliding activator of an exploder, an electrical generator used to trigger electrical detonators such as blasting caps."The demolition crew carefully connected the blasting caps to the wires leading to the exploder, and then tested the plunger to ensure it would properly send the electrical charge. "technologyelectronicsweapondevicemachinemilitarytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe part of a cafetière that is pushed down to remove grounds from coffee."Before pouring the coffee, be sure to press the plunger of the cafetière all the way down. "utensildrinkfoodpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne who plunges; a diver."The pearl diver was a skilled plunger, holding his breath for minutes at a time as he searched the ocean floor. "personjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA horse that plunges, or throws itself suddenly forward."The young horse, a spirited plunger, surprised the rider by suddenly throwing itself forward during the riding lesson. "animalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA cavalryman."The young plunger joined the cavalry regiment. "militarypersonhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA device similar to a piston but without a mechanism; a long solid cylinder used, instead of a piston or bucket, as a forcer in pumps."The plumber used a plunger to clear the clogged drain in the bathroom sink. "devicemachineutilitytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe moving portion of a solenoid."The clicking sound meant the solenoid was working, but the plunger wasn't moving to start the engine. "machinepartdevicetechnicalelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe spring-loaded assembly that propels the ball onto the table."The pool table's plunger propelled the billiard ball towards the pocket. "gamemachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA reckless gambler."The young man was a plunger at the casino, risking all his savings on a single hand of poker. "personcharacterbusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA boiler in which clay is beaten by a wheel to a creamy consistency."The potter used the plunger to prepare the clay for her pottery class. "machineutensilworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe firing pin of a breechloader."The gunsmith carefully inspected the rifle's plunger to ensure it would reliably strike the cartridge and fire the weapon. "weaponpartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
