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SINGKPL-ug/ˈsɪŋk plʌɡ/

A sink plug (id: sink-plug) is the stopper that fills the plughole so the sink can hold water. Pull the plug out to drain; leave the plug in to fill. A plug on a kettle is electrical — different meaning. UK also says put the plug in. Countable.

Meaning

The stopper that fills the hole so a sink can hold water.

Examples

• “Put the sink plug in before you run the hot water.”
• “The sink plug has gone down the plughole; we need a new one from the shop.”
• “Do not wash paint brushes with the sink plug in, or the water will stain the bowl.”

Good to know

a sink plug. Contrast: a plughole / an electrical plug. Verb: put the plug in / pull the plug out.

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