plug
plug Lexical Profile
plug Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A device featuring metal pins that fits into a socket to establish an electrical connection.
"Make sure the plug is firmly pushed into the wall outlet before turning on the heater."
A piece of solid material fitting tightly into a hole to block or seal it.
"She pulled the rubber plug from the drain to let the bathwater empty out."
A piece of favorable publicity or promotion for a product, event, or piece of work.
"The actor managed to get a quick plug for his new movie during the talk show interview."
• verb
To connect an electrical appliance to a power source by inserting a pinned device into a socket (usually followed by 'in').
"She forgot to plug the coffee maker into the outlet before pressing the power button."
To block, fill, or tightly close a hole or cavity.
"The plumber had to temporarily plug the leaking pipe to prevent further water damage."
To publicly mention or promote a product, service, or event in order to generate interest.
"He used his graduation speech to shamelessly plug his upcoming book on entrepreneurship."
• Rhymes for plug
Word Origin & Etymology
From the early 17th century (denoting a block of wood used as a stopper), of early Modern Dutch origin; related to Dutch 'plugge' and Middle Low German 'plugge'.
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