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plug is the dictionary form of pluger Definition of plug
plug has definitions from the fields of zoology,physics,electricity,business,food
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[ noun ] blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly

Synonyms

stopple stopper

2
[ verb ] fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

Synonyms

secure stop_up

Examples

"plug the hole" "stop up the leak"

3
[ verb ] persist in working hard

Synonyms

plug_away

Examples

"Students must plug away at this problem"

4
[ noun ] (physics) an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection

Synonyms

male_plug

5
[ noun ] (physics,electricity) electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark

Synonyms

sparking_plug spark_plug

6
[ noun ] an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire

Synonyms

fire_hydrant fireplug

7
[ noun ] (food) a wad of something chewable as tobacco

Synonyms

chaw cud quid wad chew

8
[ verb ] (business) make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote

Synonyms

hype

9
[ verb ] deliver a quick blow to

Synonyms

punch

Examples

"he punched me in the stomach"

10
[ noun ] (business) blatant or sensational promotion

Synonyms

ballyhoo hype hoopla

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[ noun ] (zoology) an old or over-worked horse

Synonyms

jade nag hack

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plugger Ploeger placer pleaser

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