sparkplug
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of sparkplug
v. use of spark plug
Example Sentences
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As for Hyeseong Kim, he has been a sparkplug for the offense.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2025
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
When Rodríguez took off in 2022, so did the Mariners, with their center fielder the sparkplug to so much of the good that took place for Seattle.
From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 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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