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earplug

noun

/ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

Meaning

a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water

He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.

ear protector, hearing protector, sound blocker, ear shield

speaker, amplifier

wear earplugs, foam earplugs, silicone earplugs, use earplugs

a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids

The ability to easily adjust to new environments or situations

A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning

A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.

A large number or amount; a group or portion.