Definition of plunger Plunger

/plʌˈnʤɚ/ - [plunjer] - plung•er

We found 23 definitions of plunger from 6 different sources.

What does plunger mean?

Noun Plural: plungers
plunger - hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains
		plumber's helper
		hand tool a tool used with workers' hands
plunger - someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains
		speculator
		adventurer, venturer a person who enjoys taking risks
		gambler a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
		hedger a gardener who takes care of and trims hedges
		operator an agent that operates some apparatus or machine; "the operator of the switchboard"
		scalper someone who buys something and resells it at a price far above the initial cost; "he got theater tickets through a scalper"
plunger - mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion
		piston
		mechanical device mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
		reciprocating engine an internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in cylinders
		piston ring seal consisting of a split metal ring that seals the gap between a piston and the cylinder wall
plunger - someone who dives (into water)
		diver
		swimmer a person who travels through the water by swimming; "he is not a good swimmer"

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plunger (Noun)
A device that is used to remove blockages from a toilet or sink by suction.
plunger (Noun)
The internal piece of a syringe that pushes out or pulls in any contents.
plunger (Noun)
The sliding activator of an exploder, an electrical generator used to trigger electrical detonators such as blasting cap s.
plunger (Noun)
The part of a cafetière that is pushed down to remove grounds from coffee.
plunger (Noun)
One who plunges; a diver.
plunger (Noun)
A 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.
plunger (Noun)
The moving portion of solenoid.
plunger (Noun)
The spring-loaded assembly that propels the ball onto the table.
plunger (Noun)
A reckless gambler.
plunger (Noun)
A boiler in which clay is beaten by a wheel to a creamy consistency.
plunger (Noun)
The firing pin of a breechloader.

plunger (n.)
One who, or that which, plunges; a diver.
plunger (n.)
A long solid cylinder, used, instead of a piston or bucket, as a forcer in pumps.
plunger (n.)
One who bets heavily and recklessly on a race; a reckless speculator.
plunger (n.)
A boiler in which clay is beaten by a wheel to a creamy consistence.
plunger (n.)
The firing pin of a breechloader.

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.)

A plunger is a tool. It is used to get rid of things that are blocking pipes. The plunger is placed over one end of the pipe, and the handle is pushed up and down. Doing this creates a sucking force, which makes the thing blocking the pipe move.