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block vs plug

plug vs block

block and plug both are nouns.

block and plug both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
block Yes No Yes No
plug Yes No Yes No
As nouns, plug is a hyponym of block; that is, plug is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than block:
  • block: an obstruction in a pipe or tube
  • plug: blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
Other hyponyms of block include breech closer, breechblock, stopper, stopple, vapor lock, vapour lock.
block (noun) plug (noun)
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements an old or over-worked horse
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
an obstruction in a pipe or tube an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection
a platform from which an auctioneer sells blatant or sensational promotion
housing in a large building that is divided into separate units a wad of something chewable as tobacco
an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
block (verb) plug (verb)
shape into a block or blocks persist in working hard
shape by using a block insert as a plug
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) insert a plug into
be unable to remember replace the center of a coin with a baser metal
interfere with or prevent the reception of signals make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) deliver a quick blow to
render unsuitable for passage fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
obstruct
stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
support, secure, or raise with a block
block passage through
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
stop from happening or developing
run on a block system
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