PLUGGED
Dictionary entry overview: What does plugged mean? • PLUGGED (adjective)
The adjective PLUGGED has 2 senses:
1. (of a coin) altered by the insertion of a plug of base metal
2. completely obstructed or closed off
Familiarity information: PLUGGED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• PLUGGED (adjective)
Meaning:
(of a coin) altered by the insertion of a plug of base metal
Classified under:
Participial adjectives
Participle:
change (make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence)
Meaning:
Completely obstructed or closed off
Synonyms:
blocked; plugged
Context examples:
the storm was responsible for many blocked roads and bridges / the drain was plugged
Similar:
obstructed (shut off to passage or view or hindered from action)
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