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plungers


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plungers

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Tools consisting of a large rubber suction cup on a wood handle; used for clearing plumbing traps of minor obstructions.

Variations

plunger

cups, force

force cups

friends, plumbers'

helpers, plumbers'

plumbers' friends

plumbers' helpers

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