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Synonyms for plunger


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pluhn-jer
Phonetic Transcription : ˈplʌn dʒər

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Définition of plunger

Origin :
  • 1610s, "one who plunges," agent noun from plunge (v.). As a mechanism, 1777.
  • As in gambler : noun gamester
  • As in high roller : noun gambler of large amounts of money
  • As in bettor : noun person who bets
  • As in gamester : noun bettor
Example sentences :
  • Stick it in his arm, push the plunger, pull it out; and wait for him to die.
  • Extract from : « Life Sentence » by James McConnell
  • He'll remember the fellow they called 'the plunger,' and 'the dead-game sport.'
  • Extract from : « Rival Pitchers of Oakdale » by Morgan Scott
  • The plunger is loaded with a spiral spring, and has a ball valve, as shown.
  • Extract from : « Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained » by Walter C. Runciman
  • In this form of grenade a safety pin holds the plunger from the cap.
  • Extract from : « Manual of Military Training » by James A. Moss
  • "And the little soft has nibbled at Plunger's bait," laughed Stanley.
  • Extract from : « The Hero of Garside School » by J. Harwood Panting
  • He was as anxious to introduce himself to the porter as Plunger could have been.
  • Extract from : « The Hero of Garside School » by J. Harwood Panting
  • They were not aware that Plunger knew all that had transpired at the meeting.
  • Extract from : « The Hero of Garside School » by J. Harwood Panting
  • "The other lunatic's going it now," Plunger muttered to himself.
  • Extract from : « The Hero of Garside School » by J. Harwood Panting
  • Plunger nodded, marvelling at the accuracy of the brethren's information.
  • Extract from : « The Hero of Garside School » by J. Harwood Panting
  • You would fancy there was nobody else but Plunger in existence.
  • Extract from : « The Hero of Garside School » by J. Harwood Panting
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