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plumber's helper

idiom
Meaning

A plunger, consisting of a large suction cup attached to a stick and used to remove blockages from toilets, sinks, or drains.


Examples
SIMPLE

The sink is clogged, so please pass me the plumber's helper.

CONTEXTUAL

Water started overflowing from the drain, so I grabbed the plumber's helper to clear the blockage.

COMPLEX

After the kitchen drain became completely obstructed, he retrieved the plumber's helper from the utility closet to resolve the issue manually.

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