Word: plug Word origin: early 17th century: from Middle Dutch and Middle Low German plugge, of unknown ultimate origin. Phonetic: plʌɡ Listen:
a piece of solid material fitting tightly into a hole and blocking it up. Example: somewhere in the pipes there is a plug of ice blocking the flow
a device for making an electrical connection between an appliance and the mains, consisting of an insulated casing with metal pins that fit into holes in a socket. Example: the cable is fitted with a two-pin plug
a piece of publicity promoting a product, event, or establishment. Example: he threw in a plug, boasting that the restaurant offered many entrées for under £5
a piece of tobacco cut from a larger cake for chewing. Example: they sold chewing tobacco in bars and plugs
a lure with one or more hooks attached.
short for fireplug.
a tired or old horse.
block or fill in (a hole or cavity). Example: trucks arrived loaded with gravel to plug the hole and clear the road
mention (a product, event, or establishment) publicly in order to promote it. Example: during the show he plugged his new record
shoot or hit (someone or something). Example: he got plugged in the head while he was taking a nap
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