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earplug Definition

ear·plug (-plug′)

noun

a plug inserted in the outer ear, as to deaden excessive noise or keep out water when swimming

earplug Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wear: Reduce the time you spend in places where there is very loud music - or wear earplugs.
  • use: I am sure there should be a government health warning about sharing used earplugs with some unspecified members of the Red Rose CPC.
  • buy: Greetings all, I'm trying to find somewhere in Oxford to buy decent travel earplugs.
  • bring: If you are particularly sensitive to noise then perhaps you should consider bringing earplugs with you.
  • give: You may be given earplugs or music to help block the noise.
  • get: OzzMosiz Jun 12 2006, 10:12 AM Could you not get some earplugs in the meantime whilst you sort the idiot neighbor?

Preposition: for

  • musician: Guess the dB levels of everyday sounds and you could win a set of pro earplugs for musicians plus other prizes.
  • time: Wearing earplugs for the first time in the cockpit may diminish the ability to hear communications in the cockpit.

Adjective modifier

  • disposable: They may last for several years and so may be cheaper than disposable earplugs for regular, long-term use.
  • reusable: Reusable earplugs are available to buy for around £ 10 - £ 15 from a number of stockists.
  • custom-made: But they may not fit as snugly as custom-made earplugs and are unlikely to give quite as much protection.
  • flat: Even with flat response earplugs you get a feeling of being disconnected from the world, which isn't good for orchestral playing.
  • ': Noise attenuation Attenuation is the term used to describe the amount by which ear protectors â earplugs and earmuffs â reduce sound.
  • good: A much cheaper solution is a set of good earplugs.

Noun used with modifier

  • foam: And when we do, we normally spend our time fiddling with our foam earplugs.
  • silicone: We offer foam & silicone earplugs for all uses.
  • response: Even with flat response earplugs you get a feeling of being disconnected from the world, which isn't good for orchestral playing.