plumber's helper
Definition
Noun: A plumber's helper is a simple hand tool. It consists of a long, straight handle (often made of wood or plastic) with a flexible rubber suction cup attached to one end. Its primary function is to clear blockages in drains, toilets, sinks, and other plumbing fixtures by using suction and pressure.
Usage
The term plumber's helper is used to refer to the tool itself. It is a common household item. - The sink is clogged; I'll need to get the plumber's helper. - A plumber's helper is often the first tool people try when a toilet won't flush properly.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The term is synonymous with plunger, which is a more common name for the same tool. "Plumber's helper" can be seen as a more descriptive or informal term.
- Informal: "Pass me that plumber's helper, will you?"
- Standard: "I need to buy a new toilet plunger."
Variants and Related Words
- Plunger: The most common and direct synonym for "plumber's helper."
- Toilet plunger: A specific type of plunger with a folded flange designed to create a better seal in a toilet bowl.
- Cup plunger: A plunger with a simple rubber cup, typically used for flat surfaces like sink drains.
Synonyms
- Plunger
- Force cup (a less common technical term)
Related Idioms/Phrases
- To plunge a drain/toilet: This is the action performed with a plumber's helper.
- I had to plunge the toilet three times before it was clear.
Noun
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hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains
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