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plugger

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[pluhg-er] / ˈplʌg ər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that plugs.

  2. any of various machines or tools that insert, remove, or manipulate plugs or pluglike materials, as a dental instrument used to pack and mold the filling in a tooth cavity.


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When Berlin first presented the song to Kate Smith, Manager Collins had the tune set to a martial rhythm, advised Plugger Smith to give it the works.

From Time Magazine Archive

Well," Hellman said, "it's advertised as a Plugger.

From One Man's Poison by Sheckley, Robert

For all he knew, the Plugger was used to repair faults in the crusts of planets.

From One Man's Poison by Sheckley, Robert

As the Plugger produced more surface, it began to accelerate in its growth.

From One Man's Poison by Sheckley, Robert

The Plugger poured merrily through the blasted lock, into the room.

From One Man's Poison by Sheckley, Robert

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