(ophthalmology) A small device that is inserted into the tear duct of an eye to block the duct, preventing the drainage of liquid from the eye.

A technique used to split stone, using a metal wedge (the plug) and two tapering shims (the feathers).

(idiomatic, euphemistic) passive euthanasia

present participle of pull the plug

plural of smart plug

A device that plugs into a standard wall socket and allows further devices to be plugged into it. The on/off state can then be controlled remotely via an app.

A plug of soft metal in an opening in a steam boiler, designed to melt when the temperature rises to a certain point, and thus allow the escape of steam.

plural of safety plug

Compressed chewing tobacco.

present participle of plug away