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plunger
This term describes a mechanical tool designed for displacement, typically utilizing a vacuum or direct pressure to move fluids and gases. In a domestic setting, it carries a utilitarian, often unglamorous connotation associated with plumbing maintenance and the removal of obstructions.
In medical or industrial contexts, the word shifts toward precision and control. Here, it refers to the internal piston of a syringe or pump, where the focus is on the exact volume of liquid being displaced rather than the forceful clearing of a clog.
Meanings
Examples
I need to buy a new plunger because the toilet is overflowing.
He grabbed the plunger and tried to clear the sink drain.
The nurse slowly depressed the plunger of the syringe to administer the vaccine.
A small leak occurred where the plunger meets the cylinder wall.
The mechanical plunger moves up and down to regulate the fuel flow.
I wonder if this old plunger will actually inflate the basketball.
The device uses a spring loaded plunger to eject the capsule.