Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An object or device used to close a hole, connect to an electrical outlet, or fill a space.
Plug
/plʌɡ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She used a plug to cover the bathtub drain.
The laptop wouldn't charge without the new plug adapter.
He pulled the plug, and the inflatable pool deflated quickly.
Etymology:
Derived from the Middle Dutch plugge, meaning a piece of wood used to stop a hole, it entered English in the 15th century and evolved into various uses over time, including electrical connections.
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