Plunger
(noun)
- A tool consisting of a handle and a rubber cup, used for clearing blockages from sinks, toilets, and other drains.
- A device that forces a liquid or gas into a container or pipe by means of pressure.
Origin:
The term "plunger" is derived from the middle english word "plongeour" which means "diver".
Examples:
- The plunger was used to clear the blockage in the sink.
- He used the plunger to unclog the toilet.
- The plunger is a tool for clearing blockages from drains.
- The syringe has a plunger that pushes the liquid into the needle.
- The oil well was drilled using a plunger that forced water into the well to force oil out.