Male Plug (Noun)
Meaning
An electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The male plug on the end of the cord was inserted into the wall socket to power the lamp.
- She carefully inserted the male plug of her phone charger into the electrical outlet.
- The male plug on the toaster was damaged and needed to be replaced.
- He struggled to insert the male plug into the socket because it was upside down.
- The male plug on the vacuum cleaner was a three-prong type for added safety.