: one that plunges: such as
a
: diver
b
: a reckless gambler or speculator
c(1)
: a sliding reciprocating piece driven by or against fluid pressure
especially
: piston
(2)
: a piece with a motion like that of a ram or piston
d
: a rubber suction cup on a handle used to free plumbing traps and waste outlets of obstructions
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One press of the plunger makes a big thermal mug or two regular mugs of coffee.
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Joe Ray, WIRED, 19 July 2023
Perfect for fancy dessert parties or fancier coffee bars, the new press features a crystal-clear handblown glass outer tube complemented by an anodized aluminum plunger and stainless steel filter cap.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024
Once the tube is inside the uterus, the provider will push the IUD into the uterus with a plunger and remove the tube.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Press down on the plunger to create a tight suction.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
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Joe Ray, WIRED, 19 July 2023
Perfect for fancy dessert parties or fancier coffee bars, the new press features a crystal-clear handblown glass outer tube complemented by an anodized aluminum plunger and stainless steel filter cap.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024
Once the tube is inside the uterus, the provider will push the IUD into the uterus with a plunger and remove the tube.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Press down on the plunger to create a tight suction.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Plunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plunger. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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plunger
noun
plung·er
ˈplən-jər 
: one that plunges: as
a
: a device (as a piston in a pump) that acts with a plunging motion
b
: a rubber suction cup on a handle used to free plumbing traps and waste outlets of something blocking them
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