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plunger

plung·er [ plúnjər ] (plural plung·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. tool for clearing drains: a tool for clearing clogged drains, consisting of a rubber suction cup attached to a long handle

2. thrusting machine part: a part of a machine that thrusts or drops downward, e.g. a piston

3. gambler: somebody who gambles frequently and recklessly ( informal )

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