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wall plug

/ˈwɔːl plʌɡ/

Tradução: Dispositivo que conecta um aparelho elétrico à fonte de energia, sendo inserido numa tomada, geralmente composto por um corpo de plástico com pinos metálicos.

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B1formalcommontechnical/ˈwɔːl plʌɡ/

A device that connects an electrical appliance to a power supply by fitting into a socket, typically consisting of a plastic casing with metal prongs.

  • 🇵🇹Dispositivo que conecta um aparelho elétrico à fonte de energia, sendo inserido numa tomada, geralmente composto por um corpo de plástico com pinos metálicos.
  1. Electrical socket A2 formal

    A device installed in a wall that provides a connection point for electrical appliances to the power supply.

    • Plug the charger into the wall plug.
    • The wall plug in the kitchen is broken.
    • Make sure the wall plug is switched on before using the appliance.

    🇵🇹Tomada elétrica

  2. Fixing anchor B1 formal british

    A small plastic or metal piece inserted into a hole in a wall to hold a screw securely.

    • Use a wall plug to hang the shelf on the plasterboard.
    • The wall plug expanded when the screw was tightened.
    • I need a larger wall plug for this heavy mirror.

    🇵🇹Bucha de parede