plug
|plug|
/plʌɡ/
block or connect
Etymology
'plug' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'plugge,' where 'plugge' meant 'stopper or bung.'
'plugge' transformed into the English word 'plug' during the late Middle English period.
Initially, it meant 'stopper or bung,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to electrical connections and promotions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device for making an electrical connection, especially between an appliance and a power supply.
I need to buy a new plug for my lamp.
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Noun 2
a piece of material used to block a hole or opening.
He used a plug to stop the leak in the pipe.
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Verb 1
to fill or block a hole or opening.
She plugged the hole with a piece of cloth.
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Verb 2
to promote or advertise something.
The author plugged his new book on the radio show.
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Verb 3
to connect an electrical device to a power source.
Please plug in the charger.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42