plug
1. [ noun ] blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
Synonyms: stopple stopper
Related terms: blockage bung drainplug fipple tampon tap cork tampion stopper
2. [ verb ] fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
Synonyms: secure stop_up
Examples:

"plug the hole" "stop up the leak"

Related terms: close stopper chink cork tampon insert
3. [ verb ] persist in working hard
Synonyms: plug_away
Examples:

"Students must plug away at this problem"

Related terms: persevere
4. [ noun ] (physics) an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection
Synonyms: male_plug
Related terms: electrical_device telephone_plug
5. [ noun ] (physics,electricity) electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
Synonyms: sparking_plug spark_plug
Related terms: electrical_device ignition
6. [ noun ] an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
Synonyms: fire_hydrant fireplug
Related terms: hydrant
7. [ noun ] (food) a wad of something chewable as tobacco
Synonyms: chaw cud quid wad chew
Related terms: morsel pack
8. [ verb ] (business) make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
Synonyms: hype
Related terms: advertise advertize promoter
9. [ verb ] deliver a quick blow to
Synonyms: punch
Examples:

"he punched me in the stomach"

Related terms: hit punch
10. [ noun ] (business) blatant or sensational promotion
Synonyms: ballyhoo hype hoopla
Related terms: promotion
11. [ noun ] (zoology) an old or over-worked horse
Synonyms: jade nag hack
Related terms: horse tire
Similar spelling:   plough
  plage
  plaguy
  plague
  Plauche
  plaguey
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