Definition of Plunger

1. Noun. Someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains.

Exact synonyms: Speculator
Generic synonyms: Adventurer, Venturer, Gambler
Specialized synonyms: Hedger, Operator, Scalper, Venture Capitalist
Derivative terms: Speculate

2. Noun. Someone who dives (into water).
Exact synonyms: Diver
Generic synonyms: Swimmer
Derivative terms: Dive, Plunge, Plunge

3. Noun. Hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains.
Exact synonyms: Plumber's Helper
Generic synonyms: Hand Tool
Derivative terms: Plunge, Plunge

4. Noun. Mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion.
Exact synonyms: Piston
Generic synonyms: Mechanical Device
Terms within: Piston Ring, Piston Rod
Group relationships: Reciprocating Engine
Derivative terms: Plunge

Definition of Plunger

1. n. One who, or that which, plunges; a diver.

Definition of Plunger

1. one that plunges [n -S] - See also: plunges

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plunger

plum pudding
plum sauce
plum tomato
plum tree
plunder
plunderage
plundered
plunderer
plunderers
plundering
plunderous
plunders
plunge
plunge
plunged
plunger (current term)
plungers
plunges
plunging
plungings
plunk
plunked
plunker
plunkers
plunkier
plunkiest
plunking
plunks
plunky
plunk down

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