plunger

noun/ˈplʌndʒər/

Frequency rank: #14,098 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a rubber suction cup on a handle, used to unblock drains or pipes.

Illustration for the English word “plunger”

Example sentence

The plumber used the plunger to clear the blocked drain in the bathroom sink.

Synonyms & related words

  • unclogger

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