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 — /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 — 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 … Wiktionary
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
