plunger
word
Definition
A plunger is a tool with a rubber cup on a stick, used to clear blockages in toilets, sinks, or drains by creating pressure and suction.
Usage & Nuances
'Plunger' is mostly used for household cleaning—usually for toilets or sinks. In plumbing stores or hardware, ask for a 'toilet plunger' to avoid confusion with other types (like in machinery). The home tool is informal/common vocabulary.
Spanish: desatascadorPortuguese (BR): desentupidorPortuguese (PT): desentupidorChinese (Simplified): 搋子 - 通厕器Chinese (Traditional): 馬桶吸把 - 通馬桶器Hindi: प्लंजर - पाइप unclogger (साफ़ करने वाला उपकरण)Arabic: مِكْبَس (أداة لفتح الأحواض المسدودة)Bengali: প্লাঞ্জার - পাইপ পরিষ্কারের কাঠের হাতলযুক্ত রাবার কাপRussian: вантузJapanese: プランジャーVietnamese: cây thụt bồn cầuKorean: 변기 플런저 - 뚫어뻥Turkish: tuvalet pompasıUrdu: پلنجر - پمپ (ٹوائلٹ صاف کرنے والا)Indonesian: penyedot WC
Example Sentences
Can you hand me the plunger?
basic
I used a plunger to fix the clogged toilet.
basic
The plunger is under the sink in the bathroom.
basic
We couldn’t find the plunger when the sink overflowed.
natural
Don’t forget to clean the plunger after using it.
natural
If the water won’t go down, just grab the plunger and give it a try.
natural