plug
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noun \ˈpləg\Definition of PLUG
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a : a piece used to fill a hole : stopper b : an obtruding or obstructing mass of material resembling a stopper
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: a flat compressed cake of tobacco
3
: a small core or segment removed from a larger object
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: something inferior; especially : an inferior often aged or unsound horse
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a : hydrant, fireplug b : spark plug
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: an artificial fishing lure used primarily for casting and made with one or more sets of gang hooks
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: any of various devices resembling or functioning like a plug: as a : a male fitting for making an electrical connection to a live circuit by insertion in a receptacle (as an outlet) b : a device for connecting electric wires to a jack
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: a piece of favorable publicity or a favorable mention usually incorporated in general matter
See Origin of PLUG
Dutch, from Middle Dutch plugge; akin to Middle High German pfloc plug
First Known Use: 1606
2plug
verbpluggedplug·ging
Definition of PLUG
transitive verb
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a : to stop, make tight, or secure by inserting a plug b : to remedy (a deficiency) as if by inserting a plug <trying to plug the gaps in their understanding>
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: to hit with a bullet : shoot
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: to advertise or publicize insistently
intransitive verb
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: to become plugged —usually used with up
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: to work doggedly and persistently <plugged away at her homework>
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: to fire shots
— plug·ger noun
— plug into
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: to connect or become connected to by or as if by means of a plug <the city was plugged into the new highway system>
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: to load into as if by means of a plug <plugged the data into a computer>
Examples of PLUG
- We were able to plug the hole with cement.
- One of the DJs on the local radio station has been plugging the band's new album.
- He plugged him right in the chest.
First Known Use of PLUG
1630
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