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."electronicsdeviceelectrictechnologyutilityChat 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."materialutilitypartitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flat oblong cake of pressed tobacco."He preferred a plug of tobacco to loose chaw."substancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA high, tapering silk hat."At the vintage clothing store, I admired the collection of old plugs, each a testament to a bygone era of formal attire. "appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA worthless horse."That sorry old plug is ready for the glue factory!"animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny worn-out or useless article."The charity shop refuses to accept old clothes that are clearly plugs, worn and damaged beyond repair. "itemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA block of wood let into a wall to afford a hold for nails."The carpenter hammered the nails into the plugs in the wall to hang the heavy picture frame. "materialarchitecturebuildingChat 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 carefully transplanted the tomato plugs from their tray into the garden bed. "plantagriculturebiologyChat 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 some new plugs for her stretched ear piercings. "appearancebodywearstyleitemcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drug dealer."The undercover police were trying to identify the plugs operating near the school. "personbusinesssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA branch from a water-pipe to supply a hose."The gardener attached the hose to one of the plugs in the greenhouse to water the plants. "utilitydeviceChat 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."utilitydeviceactiontechnicalChat 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."businesscommunicationmediacommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo persist or continue with something."Keep plugging at the problem until you find a solution."actionprocessattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoot a bullet into something with a gun."The bank robber plugs the security camera with a bullet. "weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have sex with, penetrate sexually."He often plugs into the group chat late at night. "sexbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading