"plunger" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of:
- adventurer, venturer - a person who enjoys taking risks
- gambler - a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
subtypes:
- hedger - someone who counterbalances one transaction (as a bet) against another in order to protect against loss
- operator - a speculator who trades aggressively on stock or commodity markets
- scalper - someone who buys something and resells it at a price far above the initial cost
- venture capitalist - a speculator who makes money available for innovative projects (especially in high technology)
same as: speculator
is a type of: swimmer - a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

same as: diver
is a type of: hand tool - a tool used with workers' hands

same as: plumber's helper
is a type of: mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
has:
- piston ring - seal consisting of a split metal ring that seals the gap between a piston and the cylinder wall
- piston rod - connecting rod that moves or is moved by a piston
is a part of: reciprocating engine - an internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in cylinders

same as: piston