earplug
1earplug — ► NOUN ▪ a piece of wax, cotton wool, etc., placed in the ear as protection against noise or water …
2earplug — [ir′plug΄] n. a plug inserted in the outer ear, as to deaden excessive noise or keep out water when swimming …
3Earplug — 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 …
4earplug — n. to insert an earplug * * * [ ɪəplʌg] to insert an earplug …
5earplug — 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 …
6earplug — /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… …
7earplug — /ˈɪəplʌg/ (say earplug) noun a piece of soft material, as wax, inserted into the outer ear to keep out water, noise, etc …
8earplug — 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) …
9earplug — 1. noun A piece of protective clothing that is meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearers hearing from loud noises or the intrusion of water 2. verb To fit with earplugs. In this same strain of mouse, earplugging from 17 22 days …
10earplug — 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 …