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wall plug
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wall plug
n.
An electric socket, usually located in a wall, that is connected to and used as a source of electric power.
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Noun1.wall plug - receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical deviceswall plug - receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices
electric outlet, electric receptacle, electrical outlet, wall socket, outlet
power point, point - a wall socket
receptacle - an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
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