male plug
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Definition
Noun: A male plug is an electrical connector with protruding pins or prongs designed to be inserted into a corresponding socket (a female connector) to establish an electrical circuit.
Usage
The term "male plug" specifically refers to the connector with pins that go into a matching outlet. It is the part of a cord or cable that you physically insert.
Examples
- Please ensure the male plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet before turning on the appliance.
- The power cable has a standard three-prong male plug on one end.
- He replaced the damaged male plug on the lamp cord with a new one.
Advanced Usage
- In technical specifications, a connector might be described by its gender and type, e.g., "a 3.5mm stereo male plug" for headphones.
- The term is often used in contrast to "female socket" or "female jack" when describing connection interfaces.
Variants and Related Words
- Plug (noun): A more general term for a male plug. In many everyday contexts, "plug" is understood to mean the male connector.
- Power plug: Specifically denotes a plug designed for connecting to a mains electricity supply.
- Connector: A broader term for any device used to join electrical circuits.
Synonyms
- Electrical plug
- Power plug
- Connector (in specific contexts)
Antonyms
- Female socket: The receptacle into which a male plug is inserted.
- Outlet: A common term for a wall-mounted female socket.
- Jack: Often used for female audio or data ports.
Related Phrases
- To plug in: The phrasal verb describing the action of inserting a male plug into a socket.
- Can you plug in the charger?
- Plug and play: A computing term for devices that work immediately after being connected, metaphorically derived from the simplicity of using a plug.
Noun
- an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection