Plug
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /plʌɡ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plug is a noun meaning (electricity) A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one.
Meaning
(electricity) A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one.
More Meanings
- Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole.
- (US) A flat oblong cake of pressed tobacco.
- (US, slang) A high, tapering silk hat.
- (US, slang) A worthless horse.
- (construction) A block of wood let into a wall to afford a hold for nails.
- (dated) Any worn-out or useless article.
- (dated, slang) A book that fails to sell.
Example Sentences
Pull the plug out of the tub so it can drain.
He preferred a plug of tobacco to loose chaw.
That sorry old plug is ready for the glue factory!
During the interview, the author put in a plug for his latest novel.
Word Forms
- plugs
- plugging
- plugged
Synonyms for plug
Depending on context, synonyms include block, peg, pin, stopper, stopple, pop.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fireplug, stopper, hack, stopple, punch, wad.
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