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Meaning of plug in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /pləɡ/

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  1. Verb

    plug

    Definitions

    1. fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

    Examples

    • « plug the hole »
    • « stop up the leak »
  2. 2. persist in working hard

    Examples

    • « Students must plug away at this problem »
  3. 3. deliver a quick blow to

    Examples

    • « he punched me in the stomach »
  4. 4. make a plug for

    Examples

    • « praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote »
  5. Noun

    plug

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from Middle Dutch and Middle Low German plugge, of unknown ultimate origin

    Definitions

    1. blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
  6. 2. a wad of something chewable as tobacco
  7. 3. blatant or sensational promotion
  8. 4. electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
  9. 5. an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection
  10. 6. an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
  11. 7. an old or over-worked horse

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