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
With Irving out of the lineup, Jones, who only scored a total of five points in Dallas’ first two games, was the offensive sparkplug to fill the void.
From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 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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