plug — meaning in English

English meaning

• plug noun A device with pins that connects an appliance to an electrical socket.

Senses

plug is used for these senses in English:

• dowel (construction) A piece of wood or similar material fitted into a surface not suitable for fastening so that other pieces may be fastened to it.
• plug (construction) A block of wood let into a wall to afford a hold for nails.

plug — full definition

1. noun A device with pins that connects an appliance to an electrical socket.
2. noun An object used to fill or block a hole.
3. verb To connect a device to a power source using its plug.
4. verb To block or seal a hole or gap.
5. verb (informal) To promote or mention something favourably, especially one's own work.

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