rodder
- noun
- /ˈrɒdər/
- UK
:
desatascador
- The plumber used a rodder to remove the stubborn blockage from the kitchen drain.
Examples
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After several attempts, the crew finally cleared the sewer using a powerful rodder.
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A mechanical rodder can reach deep into pipes that are otherwise hard to access.
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The plumber used a rodder to clear the clogged drain.
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We need to buy a new rodder for the sewer line.
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The plumber used a rodder to remove the stubborn blockage from the kitchen drain.
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After several attempts, the crew finally cleared the sewer using a powerful rodder.
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A mechanical rodder can reach deep into pipes that are otherwise hard to access.
Synonyms
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2.8
A tool with a handle and rubber cup used to clear clogs in drains
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8.2
A long flexible metal tool for clearing blockages in curved pipes
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6.0
A machine that uses water under pressure to clean pipes
A plumbing tool with a long flexible shaft and a crank handle used to clear toilet clogs
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Etymology
Rodder comes from the simple word rod ('stick') plus the ending -er ('a thing that does something'). So a rodder is a machine that uses a long rod to push or turn and clear blockages in pipes.