Plug and Yank

Plug

Plug noun - Blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly.

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Yank and plug are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Yank" instead a noun "Plug".

Nearby Words: plugged, plugboard

Yank noun - The act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force.

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Plug and yank are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Plug" instead a noun "Yank".

Nearby Words: yanked, Yankee, yanking

solid plug

solid yank

In Portal 2, Wheatley gains several levels in ham when you yank GLaDOS out and plug him in.

Source: Evil Is Hammy
When Seb points out that 177 is the article of Japanese law that deals with rape, Fred can't yank the plug out fast enough.

Source: Web Video / Joueur du Grenier

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