Plunger
/ˈplʌndʒɚ/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Plunger
noun
- A device that is used to remove blockages from the drain of a basin or tub, by suction.
- The internal piece of a syringe that pushes out or pulls in any contents.
- The sliding activator of an exploder, an electrical generator used to trigger electrical detonators such as blasting caps.
- The part of a cafetière that is pushed down to remove grounds from coffee.
- One who plunges; a diver.
Anagrams of Plunger
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
p3
l1
u1
n1
g2
e1
r1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Plunger
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Plunger"
Plunger is a 7-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Plunger" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "plunger" is a medium-scoring word.