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plunger 1. a rubber suction cup fixed to the end of a rod, used to clear blocked drains 2. a device or part of a machine that has a plunging or thrusting motion; piston plunger [′plən·jər] (design engineering) A wooden shaft with a large rubber suction cup at the end, used to clear plumbing traps and waste outlets. (electromagnetism) (engineering) (mechanical engineering) The long rod or piston of a reciprocating pump. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The former sighs from time to time as the oil plunger rises and falls half an inch. |
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