earplug

== English == === Etymology === From ear +‎ plug. === Pronunciation === === Noun === earplug (plural earplugs) A piece of protective gear meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearer's hearing from loud noises or the intrusion of water. ==== Translations ==== === Verb === earplug (third-person singular simple present earplugs, present participle earplugging, simple past and past participle earplugged) (transitive) To fit with earplugs. === See also === earmuffs === Anagrams === graupel, pergula, plaguer