earplug

Etymology

From ear + plug.

earplug means 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. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.

noun

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.

verb

To fit with earplugs.“In this same strain of mouse, earplugging from 17-22 days postpartum is effective in inducing susceptibility to audiogenic seizures...”