plunger 
1. someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains • Syn: speculator • Derivationally related forms: speculate (for: speculator) • Hypernyms: adventurer, venturer, gambler • Hyponyms: hedger, operator, scalper, venture capitalist 2. hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains • Syn: plumber's helper • Derivationally related forms: plunge • Hypernyms: hand tool 3. mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion • Syn: piston • Derivationally related forms: plunge • Hypernyms: mechanical device • Part Holonyms: reciprocating engine • Part Meronyms: piston ring, piston rod 4. someone who dives (into water) • Syn: diver • Derivationally related forms: plunge, dive (for: diver) • Hypernyms: swimmer
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