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What (who) is earplug - definition
DEVICE MEANT TO BE INSERTED IN THE EAR CANAL TO PROTECT THE USER'S EARS FROM LOUD NOISES OR THE INTRUSION OF WATER, FOREIGN BODIES, DUST OR EXCESSIVE WIND
Ear plug; Earplugs; Ear plugs; Musicians earplugs; Ear-plug
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![Lead singer of the metal band [[Sepultura]] [[Derrick Green]] wearing a custom earplug](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Metalmania 2007 - Sepultura - Derrick Green 01.jpg?width=200 "Lead singer of the metal band [[Sepultura]] [[Derrick Green]] wearing a custom earplug")
earplug
n. to insert an earplug
earplug
also ear plug
(earplugs)
Earplugs are small pieces of a soft material which you put into your ears to keep out noise, water, or cold air.
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earplug
¦ noun a piece of wax, cotton wool, etc., placed in the ear as protection against noise, water, or cold air.
Wikipedia
Earplug
An earplug is a device that is inserted in the ear canal to protect the user's ears from loud noises, intrusion of water, foreign bodies, dust or excessive wind. Since they reduce the sound volume, earplugs are often used to help prevent hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing of the ears).
Examples of use of earplug
1. But then Gormless Gordon was given a simultaneous translation earplug which duly appeared to go wrong.
2. "I think Lula always wears an earplug, and someone else is telling him what to say," said Nelson Hastenreiter, 57, a physician attending the block party, holding a sign that depicted Lula as a marionette.
3. Other products at the exhibition, to be launched by celebrity interior design couple and self–avowed snorers Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan, include allergy–testing kits, nasal dilators, nightwear that helps snorers to stop sleeping on their backs, and even old favourite the earplug.