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Plug

/plʌɡ/
An object or device used to close a hole, connect to an electrical outlet, or fill a space.

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Examples:

Could you plug in the charger?I need a plug for this sink.

Etymology:

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.

Usage Statistics:

65 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
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bulb Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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