n. A piece of protective clothing that is meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearer's hearing from loud noises or the intrusion of water.
v. To fit with earplugs.
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n. an earphone that is inserted into the ear canal
n. a plug of cotton, wax, or rubber that is fitted into the ear canal for protection against the entry of water or loud noise
Word Usage
"The torture eventually became so great that I started bringing a transistor radio, and an earplug, to listen to Yankee games."