CLOSET AUGER Meaning and
Definition
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A closet auger is a specialized plumbing tool designed for clearing clogs and blockages in toilets and urinals, particularly in the curved trap and drain pipes located beneath the fixture. It consists of a long, flexible metal cable, usually about 3 to 6 feet in length, with a corkscrew-like auger bit at one end and a handle or crank at the other end.
The auger bit, or snake, is inserted into the toilet bowl or urinal, and the cable is carefully advanced using the handle or crank. As the auger is rotated and pushed forward, the corkscrew-like shape helps to break up and dislodge the blockage, allowing it to be removed or flushed away.
The term "closet" in closet auger refers to the older term for a water closet, which was a common name for a toilet. Therefore, the tool is specifically designed for addressing clogs in toilets rather than other plumbing fixtures.
Closet augers are preferred over regular drain snakes or plungers for toilet clogs because they are specifically designed to navigate the curves and bends of a toilet's trap, which can be difficult with other tools. Additionally, using a closet auger helps to avoid causing damage to the porcelain and helps prevent potential leaks or flooding that can result from improper techniques used with other tools.
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Etymology of CLOSET AUGER
The word "closet auger" is composed of two terms: "closet" and "auger".
The term "closet" can be traced back to the Middle English word "closette" or "closett", which referred to a small private room or a private chamber. It derives from the Old French word "closet" meaning "a small room". Over time, "closet" came to specifically refer to a small private room used as a dressing area or for storage.
The term "auger" has a different origin. It stems from the Old English word "nafogār", which referred to a type of woodworking tool used to bore holes in wood. This term further evolved into "nafu-gār" in Old Norse, meaning "nave spear" or "nave hole".
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