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plunger

/ˈplʌn.dʒə/

/ˈplʌn.dʒɚ/

Translations

plungernoun

plungers

/ˈplʌn.dʒə/

/ˈplʌn.dʒɚ/

He used a plunger to unclog the kitchen sink.

Il a utilisé une ventouse pour déboucher l’évier de la cuisine.

pistonSens technique, en mécanique et en hydraulique.

The plunger in the syringe helps to draw in and expel liquid.

Le piston de la seringue aide à aspirer et à expulser le liquide.

Additional translations

joueur téméraireSens vieilli ou rare, en parlant d’un joueur ou d’un spéculateur qui prend de grands risques.

Synonyms

suction cup

plungeradjective

/ˈplʌndʒə/

/ˈplʌndʒɚ/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "plunger pump", "plunger mechanism").

à pistonSens technique, surtout en mécanique et en hydraulique.

The engineer recommended a plunger pump for the high-pressure application.

L’ingénieur a recommandé une pompe à piston pour l’application à haute pression.

plungernoun

A device consisting of a rubber suction cup attached to a stick, used to clear blockages in pipes and drains.

He used a plunger to unclog the kitchen sink.

A part of a machine that moves up and down, often used to push or pull something.

The plunger in the syringe helps to draw in and expel liquid.

A reckless gambler or speculator who risks large sums of money.

The stock exchange attracted plungers willing to bet everything on a hunch.

plungeradjective

Relating to or operated by a plunger.

The engineer recommended a plunger pump for the high-pressure application.