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earplug — ► NOUN ▪ a piece of wax, cotton wool, etc., placed in the ear as protection against noise or water … English terms dictionary
earplug — [ir′plug΄] n. a plug inserted in the outer ear, as to deaden excessive noise or keep out water when swimming … English World dictionary
Earplug — Silicone rubber earplugs for protection against water, dust etc. An earplug is a device that is meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearer s ears from loud noises or the intrusion of water, foreign bodies, dust or excessive wind … Wikipedia
earplug — n. to insert an earplug * * * [ ɪəplʌg] to insert an earplug … Combinatory dictionary
earplug — UK [ˈɪə(r)ˌplʌɡ] / US [ˈɪrˌplʌɡ] noun [countable] Word forms earplug : singular earplug plural earplugs a small piece of plastic or rubber that you put in your ear to keep noise or water out … English dictionary
earplug — /ear plug /, n. a plug of soft, pliable material inserted into the opening of the outer ear, esp. to keep out water or noise. [1900 05; EAR1 + PLUG] * * * ▪ ornament type of ear ornament usually inserted in pierced and distended earlobes… … Universalium
earplug — /ˈɪəplʌg/ (say earplug) noun a piece of soft material, as wax, inserted into the outer ear to keep out water, noise, etc …
earplug — noun Date: 1904 1. an ornament inserted in the lobe of the ear especially to distend it 2. a device of pliable material for insertion into the outer opening of the ear (as to keep out water or deaden sound) … New Collegiate Dictionary
earplug — Generic term for occlusive devices for the external auditory canal for protection of hearing against noise induced hearing loss or to prevent water from getting into the ear. SEE ALSO: hearing protectors, under protector. * * * ea … Medical dictionary
earplug — ear|plug [ˈıəplʌg US ˈır ] n [C usually plural] a small piece of rubber that you put inside your ear to keep out noise or water … Dictionary of contemporary English
