noun🔗ShareDesatascador, émboloA 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. "El fontanero usó un desatascador para limpiar el desagüe obstruido de la bañera.deviceutensilutilitybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉmboloThe 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. "El médico usó el émbolo para empujar la medicina dentro de la jeringa.medicinedevicepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl émbolo, el activador deslizanteThe 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. "El equipo de demolición conectó cuidadosamente los detonadores a los cables que conducían al explosivo, y luego probó el émbolo para asegurarse de que enviaría correctamente la carga eléctrica.technologyelectronicsweapondevicemachinemilitarytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉmbolo, prensaThe 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. "Antes de verter el café, asegúrese de presionar el émbolo de la cafetera hasta el fondo.utensildrinkfoodpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBuceadorOne 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. "El buceador de perlas era un buceador hábil, que aguantaba la respiración durante minutos mientras buscaba en el fondo del océano.personjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn caballo que se lanza repentinamente hacia adelanteA 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. "El joven caballo, un corcel enérgico, sorprendió al jinete al lanzarse repentinamente hacia adelante durante la lección de equitación.animalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJinete, caballeroA cavalryman."The young plunger joined the cavalry regiment. "El joven jinete se unió al regimiento de caballería.militarypersonhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉmbolo, pistónA 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. "El fontanero usó un émbolo para desatascar el desagüe obstruido en el lavabo del baño.devicemachineutilitytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa parte móvil de un solenoideThe moving portion of a solenoid."The clicking sound meant the solenoid was working, but the plunger wasn't moving to start the engine. "El sonido de clic significaba que el solenoide funcionaba, pero la parte móvil no se movía para arrancar el motor.machinepartdevicetechnicalelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl émboloThe spring-loaded assembly that propels the ball onto the table."The pool table's plunger propelled the billiard ball towards the pocket. "El émbolo de la mesa de billar impulsó la bola de billar hacia la tronera.gamemachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJugador arriesgadoA reckless gambler."The young man was a plunger at the casino, risking all his savings on a single hand of poker. "El joven era un jugador arriesgado en el casino, que arriesgaba todos sus ahorros en una sola mano de póquer.personcharacterbusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmasadoraA 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. "La alfarera usó la amasadora para preparar la arcilla para su clase de cerámica.machineutensilworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePercutorThe 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. "El armero inspeccionó cuidadosamente el percutor del rifle para asegurarse de que golpearía el cartucho de manera confiable y dispararía el arma.weaponpartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading