earplug
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
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