nounπShareA pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one."I pushed the plug back into the electrical socket and the lamp began to glow again."deviceelectronicselectrictechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole."Pull the plug out of the tub so it can drain."partmaterialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flat oblong cake of pressed tobacco."He preferred a plug of tobacco to loose chaw."materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA high, tapering silk hat."The grandfather wore a fine plug to the school reunion. "wearstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA worthless horse."That sorry old plug is ready for the glue factory!"animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny worn-out or useless article."My old, broken calculator is a plug; it's completely useless now. "thingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA block of wood let into a wall to afford a hold for nails."The carpenter used a plug to reinforce the wall before hanging the heavy picture frame. "materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mention of a product (usually a book, film or play) in an interview, or an interview which features one or more of these."During the interview, the author put in a plug for his latest novel."mediaentertainmentbusinesscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA body of once molten rock that hardened in a volcanic vent. Usually round or oval in shape."Pressure built beneath the plug in the caldera, eventually resulting in a catastrophic explosion of pyroclastic shrapnel and ash."geologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of lure consisting of a rigid, buoyant or semi-buoyant body and one or more hooks."The fisherman cast the plug into a likely pool, hoping to catch a whopper."sportfishnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small seedling grown in a tray from expanded polystyrene or polythene filled usually with a peat or compost substrate."The gardener started her seedlings with small plugs, which were easy to handle. "agricultureplantseedbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(jewellery) A short cylindrical piece of jewellery commonly worn in larger-gauge body piercings, especially in the ear."My sister bought a new plug for her stretched ear lobe. "appearancestylebodywearcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drug dealer."The police arrested the plug who was supplying drugs to students at the high school. "personpolicesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA branch from a water-pipe to supply a hose."The gardener used the plug from the water pipe to fill the watering can. "utilitytechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop with a plug; to make tight by stopping a hole."He attempted to plug the leaks with some caulk."utilitytechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo blatantly mention a particular product or service as if advertising it."The main guest on the show just kept plugging his latest movie: it got so tiresome."communicationmediabusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo persist or continue with something."Keep plugging at the problem until you find a solution."actionattitudetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoot a bullet into something with a gun."The hunter carefully plugged the target with his rifle. "weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have sex with, penetrate sexually."He plugged her after the party. "sexactionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
