plug vs sparking plug

sparking plug vs plug

plug and sparking plug both are nouns.

plug is a verb but sparking plug is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
plug	Yes	No	Yes	No
sparking plug	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, plug and sparking plug are synonyms defined as:

plug and sparking plug: electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark

Other synonyms of plug include spark plug.

plug (noun)	sparking plug (noun)
an old or over-worked horse	electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection
blatant or sensational promotion
a wad of something chewable as tobacco

plug (verb)	sparking plug (verb)
persist in working hard
insert as a plug
insert a plug into
replace the center of a coin with a baser metal
make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
deliver a quick blow to
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

Difference between plug and sparking plug

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