plunger
plung·er / ˈplənjər/ • n. 1. a device consisting of a rubber cup on a long handle, used to clear blocked pipes by means of water pressure. ∎ a part of a device or mechanism that works with a plunging or thrusting movement.2. inf. a person who gambles or spends money recklessly.
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