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plunger

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plunger

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈplʌndʒɚ/

Noun

dated slang

A device that is used to remove blockages from the drain of a basin or tub, by suction. / The internal piece of a syringe that pushes out or pulls in any contents.

Japanese Meaning

浴槽や洗面器などの排水口の詰まりを吸引力で取り除くための器具 / 注射器内部の、内容物を押し出したり引き込んだりするピストン部品

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I grabbed the plunger and headed to the bathroom to clear the clogged sink.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

私はラバーカップを手に取り、詰まった洗面台の水を流すために浴室へ向かった。

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Sense（1）

A device that is used to remove blockages from the drain of a basin or tub, by suction.

Sense（2）

The internal piece of a syringe that pushes out or pulls in any contents.

Sense（3）

The sliding activator of an exploder, an electrical generator used to trigger electrical detonators such as blasting caps.

Sense（4）

The part of a cafetière that is pushed down to remove grounds from coffee.

Sense（5）

One who plunges; a diver.

Sense（6）

A horse that plunges, or throws itself suddenly forward.

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(military) A cavalryman.

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Sense（9）

The moving portion of a solenoid.

Sense（10）

(pinball) The spring-loaded assembly that propels the ball onto the table.

Sense（11）

(dated, slang) A reckless gambler.

Sense（12）

(pottery) A boiler in which clay is beaten by a wheel to a creamy consistency.

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Sense（13）

(firearms) The firing pin of a breechloader.

plungers

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