Plungers

Word PLUNGERS
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Definitions and meanings of "Plungers"

What do we mean by plungers?

A device that is used to remove blockages from the drain of a basin or tub, by suction.

The internal piece of a syringe that pushes out or pulls in any contents.

The sliding activator of an exploder, an electrical generator used to trigger electrical detonators such as blasting caps.

The part of a cafetière that is pushed down to remove grounds from coffee.

One who plunges; a diver.

A horse that plunges, or throws itself suddenly forward.

A cavalryman.

A device similar to a piston but without a mechanism; a long solid cylinder used, instead of a piston or bucket, as a forcer in pumps.

The moving portion of a solenoid.

The spring-loaded assembly that propels the ball onto the table.

A reckless gambler.

A boiler in which clay is beaten by a wheel to a creamy consistency.

The firing pin of a breechloader.

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The word "plungers" in example sentences

Most PJs also use electronic shutter release cables (called "plungers" by film shooters). ❋ Unknown (2007)

Most PJs also use electronic shutter release cables called "plungers" by film shooters. ❋ Unknown (2007)

At first Master Archy was cool and self-possessed, and his "plungers" and "left-handers" were adroitly parried by the other, who, if his master intended to win a decided triumph on the present occasion, was determined to make him earn his laurels. ❋ Oliver Optic (1859)

He used rather to laugh at guardsmen, "plungers," and other military men; and was until latter days very contemptuous in his behavior towards ❋ William Makepeace Thackeray (1837)

All "plungers" must collect a minimum $75 in donations, which will be used directly to fund Special Olympics events across the state. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Martindale said while the event starts at 1 p.m., "plungers" are asked to show up at 11 a.m. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But it is known several groups will be represented, such as the Muskie Sports Association and St. Mary's Youth Group, along with perennial "plungers" like Aquanaut Jillian Gustafson, local MP John Rafferty (jumping for Special Olympics), Dale Gill, Bill Michl, Maureen Hahkala, Coun. ❋ Unknown (2009)

'plungers' of 1789 in his own country, illuminated for Washington the problem of constituting a new nationality beyond the Atlantic. ❋ William Henry Hurlbert (1861)

All jokes aside springs can be a little unpractical and if you are in need of them for a practical real world project then you might want to look at using spring plungers instead. ❋ Forest Parks (2010)

Several plungers reported to me that they felt invigorated by the experience, and athletes frequently take individual polar bear plunges after brutal workouts to speed recovery. ❋ Vicky Hallett (2011)

Seriously, you might as well ask “Please explain how you plan to provide both computers and toilet plungers to people if copper production in Bolivia drops 20% at the same time that Bundesbank interest rates increase 50 basis points?”. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Used plungers are nasty, disease carrying, and filthy. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Toilets did not need plungers next to them, and thank goodness. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Especially since: (a) others may be in there at the same time; and (b) it's rare to find plungers next to public toilets. ❋ Tyler (2009)

In fact you have probably seen spring plungers in a number of tools and devices already. ❋ Forest Parks (2010)

Spring plungers give the functionality of a spring but contained in a handy casing to make installation a quick, clean and easy job. ❋ Forest Parks (2010)

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