PLUG AWAY Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase plug away. (close relations)
Definition of PLUG AWAY
Best Alternative Words for PLUG AWAY
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plug | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly • a wad of something chewable as tobacco • blatant or sensational promotion • electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark • an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection • an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire • an old or over-worked horse verb • fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug • persist in working hard • deliver a quick blow to • make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote • replace the center of a coin with a baser metal • insert a plug into • insert as a plug | ||||||||
slog | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • work doggedly or persistently • walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud • strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat | ||||||||
keep one's nose to the grindstone | ||||||||
verb • work doggedly or persistently | ||||||||
keep one's shoulder to the wheel | ||||||||
verb • work doggedly or persistently | ||||||||
peg away | verbv | |||||||
verb • work doggedly or persistently |