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Plunger

One who, or that which, plunges; a diver.

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Broader term 4

Adventurer 76% connected

One who adventures; as, the merchant adventurers; one who seeks his fortune in new and hazardous or perilous enterprises.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Gambler 76% connected

One who gambles.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Swimmer 76% connected

One who swims.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Venturer 76% connected

One who ventures, or puts to hazard; an adventurer.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Narrower term 3

Hedger 76% connected

One who makes or mends hedges; also, one who hedges, as, in betting.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Operator 76% connected

One who, or that which, operates or produces an effect.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Scalper 76% connected

One who, or that which, scalps.

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Derivationally related 6

Dump 74% connected

A thick, ill-shapen piece; a clumsy leaden counter used by boys in playing chuck farthing.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dump 74% connected

A thick, ill-shapen piece; a clumsy leaden counter used by boys in playing chuck farthing.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Job 74% connected

A sudden thrust or stab; a jab.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Job 74% connected

A sudden thrust or stab; a jab.

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Plunge 74% connected

To thrust into water, or into any substance that is penetrable; to immerse; to cause to penetrate or enter quickly and forcibly; to thrust; as, to pl…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Plunge 74% connected

To thrust into water, or into any substance that is penetrable; to immerse; to cause to penetrate or enter quickly and forcibly; to thrust; as, to pl…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Diver 92% connected

One who, or that which, dives.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Piston 92% connected

A sliding piece which either is moved by, or moves against, fluid pressure. It usually consists of a short cylinder fitting within a cylindrical vess…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Speculator 92% connected

One who speculates. Specifically: (a) An observer; a contemplator; hence, a spy; a watcher.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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