Main Entry:

¹plug

Pronunciation:

\ˈpləg\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Dutch, from Middle Dutch plugge; akin to Middle High German pfloc plug

Date:

1606

1 a: a piece used to fill a hole : stopper b: an obtruding or obstructing mass of material resembling a stopper2: a flat compressed cake of tobacco3: a small core or segment removed from a larger object4: something inferior ; especially : an inferior often aged or unsound horse5 a: hydrant, fireplug b: spark plug6: an artificial fishing lure used primarily for casting and made with one or more sets of gang hooks7: 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 8: a piece of favorable publicity or a favorable mention usually incorporated in general matter