Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Plug.
How to pronounce plug:
US
Plug - as a noun
Blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stopper11stopple11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
block13blockage17closure9occlusion13stop6stoppage13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spark plugsparking plugAn electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
male plugHypernyms (Closely Related)
electrical deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fire hydrantfireplug14Plug - as a verb
Fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
Example: "Plug the hole"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secure8stop upHypernyms (Closely Related)
close7fill upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Persist in working hard
Example: "Students must plug away at this problem"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plug awayMake a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
Replace the center of a coin with a baser metal
Example: "Plug a nickle"
Insert a plug into
Example: "Plug the wall"
Insert as a plug
Example: "She plugged a cork in the wine bottle"
Example Sentences
"I need to charge my phone, can you lend me your charger plug?"
"She pulled the plug out of the socket to stop the buzzing noise."
"He inserted the headphone plug into his laptop to listen to music."
"The flat tire was caused by a nail that punctured the tire's plug."
"We bought a new plug for the leaky faucet."
Word Game Points
Is PLUG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, plug is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PLUG has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is PLUG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, plug is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPLUG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is PLUG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plug is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPLUG has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
