I. ˈpləg noun
Etymology: Dutch, from Middle Dutch plugge; akin to Middle High German pfloc plug
Date: 1606
1.
a. : a piece used to fill a hole : stopper
b. : an obtruding or obstructing mass of material resembling a stopper
2. : a flat compressed cake of tobacco
3. : a small core or segment removed from a larger object
4. : something inferior ; especially : an inferior often aged or unsound horse
5.
a. : hydrant , fireplug
b. : spark plug
6. : an artificial fishing lure used primarily for casting and made with one or more sets of gang hooks
7. : any of various devices resembling or functioning like a plug: as
a. : a male fitting for making an electrical connection to a live circuit by insertion in a receptacle (as an outlet)
b. : a device for connecting electric wires to a jack
8. : a piece of favorable publicity or a favorable mention usually incorporated in general matter
II. verb
( plugged ; plug·ging )
Date: 1630
transitive verb
1.
a. : to stop, make tight, or secure by inserting a plug
b. : to remedy (a deficiency) as if by inserting a plug
trying to plug the gaps in their understanding
2. : to hit with a bullet : shoot
3. : to advertise or publicize insistently
intransitive verb
1. : to become plugged — usually used with up
2. : to work doggedly and persistently
plugged away at her homework
3. : to fire shots
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- plug into