EARPLUG

earplug

(noun) a plug of cotton, wax, or rubber that is fitted into the ear canal for protection against the entry of water or loud noise

earplug

(noun) an earphone that is inserted into the ear canal

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

earplug (plural earplugs)

A piece of protective gear meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearer's hearing from loud noises or the intrusion of water.

Verb

earplug (third-person singular simple present earplugs, present participle earplugging, simple past and past participle earplugged)

(transitive) To fit with earplugs.

Anagrams

• graupel, pergula, plaguer

Source: Wiktionary



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