PLUNGER


Meaning of PLUNGER in English

/plun"jeuhr/ , n.

1. Mach. a pistonlike reciprocating part moving within the cylinder of a pump or hydraulic device.

2. Auto. a pistonlike part in the valve of a pneumatic tire.

3. Also called force cup, plumber's friend, plumber's helper . a device consisting of a handle with a rubber suction cup at one end, used as a force pump to free clogged drains and toilet traps.

4. a person or thing that plunges.

5. a reckless bettor or speculator.

[ 1605-15; PLUNGE + -ER 1 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .