plunger

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que assume grande risco financeiro em busca de um lucro potencialmente alto, um mergulhador, uma ferramenta manual com ventosa de borracha para desentupir ralos ou um dispositivo mecânico com movimento alternativo.

A noun referring to a person who takes significant financial risks for potential large gains, a person who dives into water, a hand tool with a rubber suction cup used to unclog drains, or a mechanical device with a thrusting motion.

1. Risk-taker or gamblerC1informalbusiness

   A person who takes significant financial risks, especially in business or gambling, hoping for large gains.

   Apostador ousado

   • He's a real plunger, always betting big on risky stocks.
   • The casino was full of plungers hoping to win a fortune.
   • Only a plunger would invest that much in such a volatile market.

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2. DiverB2formalsport

   A person who dives into water, especially for sport or recreation.

   Mergulhador

   • The plunger executed a perfect dive from the high board.
   • Competitive plungers train for hours to perfect their technique.
   • A skilled plunger can enter the water with almost no splash.

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3. Plumbing toolA2formal

   A hand tool consisting of a rubber suction cup attached to a handle, used to unclog drains and toilets.

   Ferramenta de encanamento

   • She used a plunger to clear the blocked kitchen sink.
   • Every household should have a plunger for emergencies.
   • The plumber recommended a heavy-duty plunger for tough clogs.

4. Mechanical componentC1formaltechnical

   A mechanical device or part that moves with a thrusting or plunging motion, often used in engines or pumps.

   Êmbolo

   • The engine's plunger mechanism needs regular lubrication.
   • A faulty plunger caused the pump to malfunction.
   • The technician replaced the worn-out plunger in the hydraulic system.

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