Plug (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An old or over-worked horse.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Nag
• Jade
• Hack

Hypernyms

• Horse
• Equus Caballus

Meaning ²

Blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Stopple
• Stopper

Hypernyms

• Occlusion
• Stop
• Block
• Stoppage
• Closure

Hyponyms

• Tompion
• Spile
• Bottle Cork
• Spigot

Related Words

• Plug (verb)

Meaning ³

An upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Fireplug
• Fire Hydrant

Hypernyms

• Hydrant

Meaning ⁴

Blatant or sensational promotion.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Ballyhoo
• Hoopla
• Hype

Hypernyms

• Publicity
• Promotion
• Packaging
• Promo

Related Words

• Plug (verb)

Meaning ⁵

Electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Sparking Plug
• Spark Plug

Hypernyms

• Electrical Device

Meaning ⁶

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.

Synonyms

• Male Plug

Hyponyms

• Phone Plug

Meaning ⁷

A wad of something chewable as tobacco.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Synonyms

• Chaw
• Cud
• Quid
• Chew
• Wad

Hypernyms

• Bit
• Morsel
• Bite