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plumber's snake
noun
A long, flexible tool, often with rotating blades at its forward end, which is inserted into a plumbing pipe system and used to remove clogs or other obstructions.
Exact(8)
If it's out of reach use a plumber's snake or other tool (vacuum cleaner tubing).
The prison does not have a plumber's snake for cleaning out the pipes.
An auger, also called a plumber's snake, is a long, flexible metal band that is fed into the pipe in a clockwise motion (available at hardware stores for $35 to $50).
Plumber's snake, aka electric eel.
Be careful if you choose to use a plumber's snake to open a clogged drain.
Don't use a plumber's snake or coat hanger to clear clogs.
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Roll plumber's putty between your hands to form a snake about 1/2-inch thick and 10 inches (25.4 cm) long.
A plumber's work is never done.
They hate plumber's putty.
Plumber's truck?
Not the plumber's truck.
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