Added 9 October 2026
fireplug
/ˈfaɪ(ə)plʌɡ/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about fireplug at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
Origin
From fire + plug, referring to the system used prior to fire hydrants, in which a large plug was placed into a hole in the water main, then covered with a barrel. The plug was removed when water was needed.
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