American English pronunciation
How to pronounce plugs
IPA transcription: [p'lʌɡz]
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Noun
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blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
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blatant or sensational promotion
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a wad of something chewable as tobacco
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electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
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an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection
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an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
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an old or over-worked horse
Verb
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deliver a quick blow to
“he punched me in the stomach”
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fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
“plug the hole”
“stop up the leak”
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persist in working hard
“Students must plug away at this problem”
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make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
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insert a plug into
“plug the wall”
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insert as a plug
“She plugged a cork in the wine bottle”