Meaning

1 senses
  1. (idiomatic)A plunger, consisting of a large suction cup attached to a stick and used to remove blockages from toilets, sinks, or drains.

    hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains

Forms

plural: plumber's helpers

Synonyms

2 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains:plunger

See also

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