Plumber’s Snake

Pronunciation: /ˈplʌmərz sneɪk/

Definitions of plumber’s snake

noun A type of drain auger specifically designed for use in plumbing.

Example Sentences

A1 The plumber used a plumber's snake to unclog the drain.

A2 I watched a tutorial on how to use a plumber's snake to fix a clogged sink.

B1 Before calling a professional, try using a plumber's snake to clear a blockage in the pipes.

B2 The plumber's snake proved to be a useful tool in removing the debris from the pipe.

C1 The experienced plumber deftly maneuvered the plumber's snake to clear the stubborn clog.

C2 Using a plumber's snake requires skill and precision to effectively remove blockages in the plumbing system.

Examples of plumber’s snake in a Sentence

formal The plumber used a plumber's snake to clear the clog in the drain.

informal The plumber's snake is the best tool for unclogging sinks.

slang I had to bust out the plumber's snake to fix the toilet.

figurative Sometimes you need to use a plumber's snake to clear out the obstacles in your life.

Grammatical Forms of plumber’s snake

• plural: plumbers' snakes
• comparative: more plumber's snake
• superlative: most plumber's snake
• present tense: plumber's snake
• future tense: will be plumber's snake
• perfect tense: has been plumber's snake
• continuous tense: is being plumber's snake
• singular: plumber's snake
• positive degree: plumber's snake
• infinitive: to plumber's snake
• gerund: plumber's snaking
• participle: plumber's snaked

Origin and Evolution of plumber’s snake

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'plumber's snake' originated from the tool's resemblance to a snake used by plumbers to unclog drains.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'plumber's snake' has become the common name for the tool used by plumbers to clear clogs in pipes, evolving from its original resemblance to a snake.