Definition of plunge

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Plunge (v. t.) To baptize by immersion.

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Force Pump :: Force pump () A pump adapted for delivering water at a considerable height above the pump, or under a considerable pressure; in distinction from one which lifts the water only to the top of the pump or delivers it through a spout. See Illust. of Plunger pump, under Plunger..
Duck :: Duck (v. t.) To plunge the head of under water, immediately withdrawing it; as, duck the boy..
Immerse :: Immerse (v. t.) To plunge into anything that surrounds or covers, especially into a fluid; to dip; to sink; to bury; to immerge..
Pitch :: Pitch (v. i.) To plunge or fall; esp., to fall forward; to decline or slope; as, to pitch from a precipice; the vessel pitches in a heavy sea; the field pitches toward the east..
Estrapade :: Estrapade (n.) The action of a horse, when, to get rid of his rider, he rears, plunges, and kicks furiously..
Plunger :: Plunger (n.) The firing pin of a breechloader.
Blunger :: Blunger (n.) A wooden blade with a cross handle, used for mi/ing the clay in potteries; a plunger..
Souse :: Souse (v. t.) To plunge or immerse in water or any liquid.
Dive :: Dive (v. t.) To plunge (a person or thing) into water; to dip; to duck.
Plunge :: Plunge (v. i.) To pitch or throw one's self headlong or violently forward, as a horse does..
Fishhawk :: Fishhawk (n.) The osprey (Pandion haliaetus), found both in Europe and America; -- so called because it plunges into the water and seizes fishes in its talons. Called also fishing eagle, and bald buzzard..
Plunger :: Plunger (n.) A boiler in which clay is beaten by a wheel to a creamy consistence.
Ram :: Ram (n.) The plunger of a hydraulic press.
Dip :: Dip (v. t.) To plunge or engage thoroughly in any affair.
Dive :: Dive (v. t.) To explore by diving; to plunge into.
Plunge :: Plunge (v. t.) To baptize by immersion.
Plunge :: Plunge (v. i.) To thrust or cast one's self into water or other fluid; to submerge one's self; to dive, or to rush in; as, he plunged into the river. Also used figuratively; as, to plunge into debt..
Plunge :: Plunge (n.) The act of thrusting into or submerging; a dive, leap, rush, or pitch into, or as into, water; as, to take the water with a plunge..
Plunger :: Plunger (n.) One who bets heavily and recklessly on a race; a reckless speculator.
Plunged :: Plunged (imp. & p. p.) of Plung.
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