Plumber's Helper (Noun)
Meaning
Hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- In most cases, professional plumbers prefer using a plumber's helper to fix clogged drains instead of calling a professional.
- The plumber's helper was able to create the suction needed to remove the clog in the kitchen sink.
- When the hair got massed in the shower drain again, Charlie remembered he had left his plumber's helper at home.
- Using a plumber's helper requires some practice to be able to effectively clear a blocked drain.
- A plumber's helper can be found at any home improvement store for about twenty dollars.