Definition of Earplugs

1. Noun. (plural of earplug) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Earplugs

1. earplug [n] - See also: earplug

Lexicographical Neighbors of Earplugs

earnouts
earns
earnt
earpad
earpads
earphone
earphoned
earphones
earpick
earpicks
earpiece
earpieces
earplug
earplugged
earplugging
earplugs (current term)
earreach
earring
earringed
earrings
ears
ears-only
ears are burning
earsful
earsh
earshes
earshot
earshots
earshrift
earsore

Literary usage of Earplugs

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Noise and Military Service: Implications for Hearing Loss and Tinnitus by Larry Humes, Lois Mary Joellenbeck, Jane Durch (2006)
"... triple-flange earplugs, improved earmuffs First Navy comprehensive 1970s: Same earplugs and ear- hearing conservation program Air Force begins automated ..."

2. Cotton Ginners Handbook edited by W. S. Anthony, William D. Mayfield (1995)
"Administrative controls, such as requiring employees to wear earplugs ... earplugs are worn either within the ear canal or against the external ear canal. ..."

3. Fire Management Preparedness and Planning Handbook: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serviceedited by Barry Leonard edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"Seasonal fire crew members must be issued two pairs of earplugs, ... Personnel must be trained in the use and cleaning of earplugs to prevent hearing damage ..."

4. Secrets in Stone: Yokes, Hachas and Palmas from Southern Mesoamerica by Edwin M. Shook, Elayne Marquis (1996)
"Parrot head with small human head in open mouth; human with scowling expression wearing large earplugs; parrot has large notched beak with distinct u-shaped ..."

5. A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands by Barry Boyce (2004)
"earplugs - The cabin on board your boat is a lot smaller than your bedroom. Some of us have a tendency to snore, and a pair of earplugs will go far in ..."

6. Adventure Guide Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia by Janet Arrowood (2006)
"D Camera (and film if needed), transfer device, extra cards D DVDs and computer power cord D CD player and CDs D Eyeshade and earplugs What to Pack Dl skirt ..."

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