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adj
Designed to be plugged into an electrical power outlet or circuit.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Able to be extended with further components in a modular fashion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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noun
Anything that plugs into something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A module or device that interacts with another to add a specific feature or function.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
An electric vehicle that can be recharged from an external power source.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: PEV
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noun
An air freshener that can be charged by connecting it to the mains power supply.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: circuit board, circuit card, board, card, add-in
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Broader terms: printed circuit
Narrower terms: CPU board, mother board, PC board
History
Deverbal from plug in.
Across languages
43 source translations are retained for this English entry.
