plugs
word · lemma: plug
Definition
Objects used to close an opening or connect electrical devices to a power source; can refer to electrical plugs, stoppers for holes, or small connectors.
Usage & Nuances
'Plugs' is the plural of 'plug'. Commonly refers to electrical 'plugs', but also means stoppers (e.g., 'ear plugs', 'bath plugs'). Don’t confuse with 'outlets' (the sockets); 'plugs' are the part attached to a cord. In informal speech, 'plug' can mean to promote something ('he plugs his channel').
Example Sentences
I have three spare plugs in my drawer.
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Please use the plugs to seal the bottles.
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All the plugs in this house are different shapes.
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I forgot my international plugs when I went abroad.
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These ear plugs are great for blocking out noise.
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The hotel provided adapter plugs for foreign guests.
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