plug
pluhg
- n blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
- n a wad of something chewable as tobacco
- n blatant or sensational promotion
- n electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
- n an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection
- n an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
- n an old or over-worked horse
- v fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
plug the hole - v persist in working hard
Students must plug away at this problem - v deliver a quick blow to
- v make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
- v insert a plug into
plug the wall - v insert as a plug
She plugged a cork in the wine bottle
- Newest wrinkle in rocketry is the "plug nozzle" engine.
- If plug-ins suddenly became popular, before the grid had a chance to get smarter, it could lead to a real power predicament.
- A well-qualified expert last week took on the thankless job of defending commercial "plugs.