plug
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A device with metal pins that connects an electrical appliance to a power supply.
Usage notes
"Plug" can also mean to block a hole, or informally to promote something, in addition to its electrical meaning.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He pushed the _____ into the socket to charge his phone."
Answer: plug
In your own words, what does "plug" mean?
A device with metal pins that connects an electrical appliance to a power supply.
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