Synonyms for plunger
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : pluhn-jer |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈplʌn dʒər |
Top 10 synonyms for plunger Other synonyms for the word plunger
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
- 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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