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plunger

noun

Mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion

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Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
R
Contains
LU
Scrabble score
10

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Pronunciation

ˈplʌndʒɚ

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noun

  1. Mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion

noun

  1. Hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains

noun

  1. Someone who dives (into water)

noun

  1. Someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains

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