plumber's helper

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plumb·er's helper

(plŭm′ərz)
n.
See plunger.
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Noun1.plumber's helper - hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains
plunger
hand tool - a tool used with workers' hands
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