plunger
/ˈplʌndʒə(r)/noun
उच्चारण प्लन्जर
प्लंजर (बंद नाली खोलने का रबर के कप वाला औज़ार)
Core word
noun
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[C]
a tool with a rubber cup on the end of a handle, used for clearing a blocked pipe in a sink or toilet by pushing and pulling
प्लंजर (बंद नाली खोलने का रबर के कप वाला औज़ार)
- He used a plunger to clear the blocked sink.
- Use a plunger if the bathroom drain is blocked.
- The plumber used a plunger to clear the clogged drain.
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- Keep a plunger in the bathroom for emergencies.
- After a few strong pushes with the plunger, the water flowed away.
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[C]
a part of a piece of equipment that can be pushed down, for example the part of a syringe that pushes the liquid out
(सिरिंज आदि का) दाबने वाला भाग, पिस्टन
- The nurse slowly pressed the plunger of the syringe.
- Pull back the plunger to fill the syringe with water for the experiment.
- The doctor pushed the plunger gently to release the medicine.
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- The plunger moved smoothly inside the barrel of the syringe.
- He pressed the plunger of the pump to fill the tyre.
Synonyms piston
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plunge verb