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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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