autoplunger

English

Etymology

auto- +‎ plunger

Noun

autoplunger (plural autoplungers)

1. (pinball) An automatic plunger, one that propels the ball onto the table without being operated mechanically by the player.
   • 1999, "Ryan Avery", TZ questions (on newsgroup rec.games.pinball)

     Does a ball ever enter the autoplunger lane, and if so, is it ever served?