sparkplug
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of sparkplug
v. use of spark plug
Example Sentences
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They have a sparkplug in Jones, who made all five of her threes and scored a game-high 15 points.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2024
John Doe is holding his bass and tackling vocal duties, while his longtime tag team partner, the band’s sparkplug Exene Cervenka, is also testing the mic with her vocals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024
D’Angelo Russell scored 19 points as the Lakers capably survived the third-quarter ejection of Dennis Schröder, the sparkplug guard and primary defender on Curry.
From Seattle Times • May 12, 2023
Since his return Dec. 22, though, Hachimura has been a sparkplug off the bench.
From Washington Post • Jan. 22, 2023
There were metal objects: hubcaps, a pair of rusty scissors, a sparkplug.
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
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